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Fortunately, though, while the risk of death threats is real, they aren't the norm. Still, as long as ATF agents try to prevent criminals from committing crimes, there's going to be some risk associated with the job. Raids are dangerous.

Special agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, as well as any other investigator or officer charged by the Attorney General with the duty of enforcing any of the criminal, seizure, or forfeiture provisions of the laws of the United States, may carry firearms, serve warrants and subpoenas ...

ATF Special Agent Salary and Job Outlook According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' current Occupational Outlook Handbook, which classifies ATF Agents under Police and Detectives, the median annual salary is $61,600.

The mission of ATF is to protect communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, the illegal use and storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products.

In coming to your house WITHOUT a warrant, they are HOPING that you will surrender your right to privacy and let them in anyway. They can do anything they want to to convince you that this is a good idea. If they had probable cause to get a warrant, they wouldn't show up without it.

ATF special agents are based either in the main headquarters in Washington or in one of many local offices throughout the country or overseas. They may spend considerable time traveling depending on their assignments.

Career Requirements A career as an ATF special agent will require a bachelor's degree or at least three years of specialized work experience in the areas of criminal investigation or law enforcement work in surveillance.

ATF Agent Job Training To qualify for agent jobs, candidates must either have a bachelor's degree or three years of work experience (including at least one year of criminal investigative or law enforcement experience).

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is the federal agency primarily responsible for administering and enforcing the criminal and regulatory provisions of the federal laws pertaining to destructive devices (bombs), explosives, and arson.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is the federal agency primarily responsible for administering and enforcing the criminal and regulatory provisions of the federal laws pertaining to destructive devices (bombs), explosives, and arson.