Industry Operations Investigator; Recent Grad
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Security
Government Security, Loss Prevention, Government Agency
Industry Operations Investigator
This position is an entry-level Industry Operations Investigator responsible for conducting investigations and inspections that require knowledge of industry operations and records, as well as the laws and investigations covering the regulated industries.
Note:
Due to an administrative error Austin NV is listed instead of Austin TX. If you select Austin NV, you will be considered for AUSTIN TEXAS.
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$46,696 - $60,703 per year
GS 7
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Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent -
Work schedule
Full-time -
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
National security
Announcement number
23-ATFIOI-002
Control number
This job is open to
Recent graduates
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
Eligible Recent Graduates from qualifying educational institutions who have graduated within the past two years, from a qualifying educational institution or certificate program. You must apply within two years of getting your degree or certificate. Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have as much as six years after degree completion to apply.
Duties
Industry Operations Investigator (IOI) positions are with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) in the Office of Field Operations (FO) Nationwide. IOI positions are mission critical positions that requires the ability to pay close attention to detail(s).
IOIs conduct inspections/investigations of the firearms & explosives industries, including dealers, importers, and providing support to Criminal Investigators (Special Agent) on criminal investigations. If selected for this position, you will be responsible for performing the following duties:
- Conduct investigations of firearms licensees and explosives licensees/permit tees; investigations/inspections involving analyzing records, and referring leads identified involving firearms & explosives thefts to ATF Special Agents for further investigation.
- Document and report discrepancies revealed from examining records and inventories; including evidence of falsification of records and inventories, suspicious purchases or potential trafficking uncovered in firearm transaction records reviewed.
- Prepare reports detailing the facts found to document firearms licensee or explosives licensee/permittee is operating in accordance with the laws/regulations, and make recommendations for further necessary action.
- Verify inventories utilizing intelligence databases to analyze records and examine business operations.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become…
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