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On January 17, 2003, Title XI of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296, established the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) as a separate component within the Department of Justice. The ATF's objective is to safeguard communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, illegal guns use and trafficking, unlawful explosives use and storage, arson and bombings, terrorism, and illegal alcohol and tobacco product diversion. The ATF also supervises the sale, possession, and interstate transit of weapons, ammunition, and explosives through licensing. Many of the ATF's efforts, such as Project Safe Neighborhoods, are carried out in collaboration with task teams made up of state and local law enforcement personnel.

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Departments

What departments ATF employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation58.8%
Detectives & Criminal Investigators28.4%
Management - Other12.8%
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Professional experience

Professional Growth

How many years of experience do ATF employees have before joining?
Years of experience at ATF: Newcomers: 18%, Experiencers: 17%, Experts: 18%, Veterans: 47%. ATF employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Professional Growth

What industries did ATF employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of ATF: National Security, Police Companies, Public Administration, Executive Offices Companies, Colleges / Universities. ATF employees most likely come from a National Security industry background.
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Where did ATF employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at ATF: Small: 22%, Medium: 9%, Large: 69%. Most ATF employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

Educational background

What did employees at ATF study?
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Top educational institutions

Where did employees at ATF study?
American Military University
Eastern Kentucky University
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Employee data

Professional Growth

How long do people stay in a role at ATF?
Time employed at ATF: <1: 5%, 1-3: 18%, 4-8: 19%, 9-13: 17%, 14-20: 23%, 20+: 18%. Most ATF employees stay with the company for 14-20 years which is more than the industry average.
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Culture & Values

How does ATF rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at ATF: 76.7% Male and 23.3% Female. Age ratio at ATF: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 18%, 31-40: 25%, 41-50: 29%, 51-60: 24%, 60+: 4%. ATF rates - 1.7% less female than the industry average. Most ATF employees are 41-50, which is above the industry
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Career advancement

Professional Growth

How does ATF rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at ATF: low. ATF ranks low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
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Professional Growth

What companies do ATF employees go on to work at?
Future employers of ATF: ATF, Booz Allen Hamilton, Department of Justice, GSA, U.S. Department of State. People who work at ATF most typically go on to work for the ATF.
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