Senior Firearms Enforcement Team Lead

ATF; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ATF in Washington, DC is seeking a Supervisory Firearms Specialist to lead technical firearms operations and provide expert guidance to law enforcement agencies.

The role includes supervising branch staff, developing training programs, and advising on significant policy and operational challenges affecting branch programs.

Applicants must meet federal requirements; mobility and relocation may be part of ATF’s mobility plan during selection.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience conducting complex firearms and criminal enforcement operations.
• Coordinating collaborative operations and providing technical support across federal, state, and local levels.
• Providing technical guidance to ATF counsel and support for legal determinations and testimony.
• Directing and supervising a team, assigning tasks and evaluating performance.
• Reviewing work of other FEOs and providing guidance on firearms investigations.
• ATF Certified Firearms Enforcement Officer (FEO) with specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, direct, evaluate, and coordinate firearms' technical aspects.
• Provide expert guidance on firearms laws to management, field offices, and agencies.
• Exercise full supervisory authority over Branch personnel; assign, review, and evaluate work.
• Design and deliver instructional programs and curricula for cross-jurisdictional enforcement.
• Advise Division Chief on policy matters and operational challenges; formulate high-level recommendations.

Skills

Firearms enforcement

Criminal operations

Technical guidance

Team leadership

Training delivery

Job description

ATF in Washington, DC is seeking a Supervisory Firearms Specialist to lead technical firearms operations and provide expert guidance to law enforcement agencies.

The role includes supervising branch staff, developing training programs, and advising on significant policy and operational challenges affecting branch programs.

Applicants must meet federal requirements; mobility and relocation may be part of ATF’s mobility plan during selection.