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... investigative systems. * Ensure development and dissemination of actionable crime gun intelligence leads. * Monitor daily use and data entry within: * ATF e-Trace system (firearm tracing) * NIBIN ...

Assembler

Fairfield, NJ ยท On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

The background investigation may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, ATF-mandated checks, and other relevant information to determine suitability for employment.

Assembler

Byram, NJ ยท On-site

$18 - $21/hr

The background investigation may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, ATF-mandated checks, and other relevant information to determine suitability for employment.

Assembler

Fairfield, NJ ยท On-site

$18 - $21/hr

The background investigation may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, ATF-mandated checks, and other relevant information to determine suitability for employment.

Assembler

Fairfield, NJ ยท On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

The background investigation may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, ATF-mandated checks, and other relevant information to determine suitability for employment.

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How much do atf investigator jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for atf investigator in the United States is $75,325.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What do ATF investigators do?

ATF investigators enforce federal laws related to firearms, explosives, arson, alcohol, and tobacco. They conduct investigations, gather evidence, make arrests, and work closely with other law enforcement agencies to combat illegal activities involving these items.

What are ATF Investigators?

ATF Investigators, formally known as Special Agents for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), are federal law enforcement officers responsible for investigating violations of laws related to firearms, explosives, arson, alcohol, and tobacco. They conduct criminal investigations, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and work closely with other law enforcement agencies. Their work helps enforce federal regulations, prevent violent crime, and ensure public safety through the regulation and monitoring of controlled substances and weapons.

How much do ATF informants make?

ATF informants typically do not receive a fixed salary; instead, they may be compensated through cash payments, rewards, or reduced sentences depending on their level of cooperation and the case. Compensation varies widely based on the nature of the information provided and the risks involved in their role.

What is the difference between Atf Investigator vs Customs Agent?

AspectAtf InvestigatorCustoms Agent
Required CredentialsFederal law enforcement training, background check, possibly firearms certificationCustoms broker license, knowledge of import/export laws, sometimes background check
Work EnvironmentFederal agencies, field investigations, offices, and sometimes on-site inspectionsPorts, border crossings, airports, and customs facilities
Employer & IndustryU.S. Department of Justice, ATF, federal governmentU.S. Customs and Border Protection, private customs brokerage firms

While both roles involve federal regulations and enforcement, Atf Investigators focus on investigating violations related to firearms, alcohol, tobacco, and explosives, often working in law enforcement settings. Customs Agents primarily handle the inspection and clearance of goods at borders and ports, ensuring compliance with import/export laws. Both roles require specialized credentials and operate within federal agencies, but their daily duties and work environments differ significantly.

How hard is it to get a job at the ATF?

Getting a job as an ATF Investigator involves a competitive process that includes meeting minimum qualifications, passing written exams, background checks, and physical fitness tests. Candidates often need relevant experience, law enforcement or investigative skills, and must complete specialized training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ATF Investigator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an ATF Investigator, you need a strong background in criminal justice or related fields, analytical skills, and federal law enforcement training, often supported by a bachelor's degree and relevant experience. Familiarity with investigative software, firearms databases, and evidence management systems is essential, along with completion of specialized ATF or federal law enforcement training programs. Outstanding attention to detail, ethical judgment, interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations are crucial soft skills. These competencies are vital for conducting thorough investigations, ensuring legal compliance, and upholding public safety in complex cases involving firearms, explosives, and arson.

How much do ATF investigators make?

ATF investigators typically earn a salary ranging from $50,000 to $90,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and level of responsibility. They often require specialized training and may receive benefits such as overtime pay and federal employment perks.

What are some common challenges that ATF Investigators face in their daily work?

ATF Investigators often encounter challenges such as managing complex caseloads, navigating sensitive situations involving firearms or explosives, and working with various law enforcement agencies. The nature of the investigations can be high-pressure and may require travel, irregular hours, and adaptability to rapidly changing circumstances. Building strong communication and collaboration skills is essential, as ATF Investigators frequently coordinate with federal, state, and local partners to ensure thorough and lawful investigations.
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Infographic showing various Atf Investigator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,325 per year, or $36.2 per hour.
Financial Crime Risk Business Oversight Analyst II (US)

Financial Crime Risk Business Oversight Analyst II (US)

Td

Mount Laurel, NJ โ€ข On-site

$61K - $92K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Work Location:

Lewiston, Maine, United States of America

Hours:

40

Pay Details:

$61,880 - $92,560 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Line of Business:

Financial Crime Risk Management

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Financial Crime Risk Business Oversight Analyst II provides a range of research, guidance, and business oversight to assigned portfolio, business, or function to ensure that strong AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC controls and processes are in effect to mitigate inherent associated risks. Contribute to the development and implementation of AML/ATF/ Sanctions/ABAC Compliance programs related to all aspects of AML and ATF laws.

As a Financial Crime Risk Business Application Analyst II, you will be responsible for defect triaging and testing of transaction monitoring software defects, as well as configuration changes within the platform. You will be contributing to the development and implementation of business requirements, platform enhancement requests, and business acceptance testing. In addition, you will be a liaison between the Financial Crime Risk Investigations team and technology teams for all software application requests or enhancements.

Depth & Scope:

  • Experienced working professional providing specialized AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC guidance/assistance, reporting and operational support to function/business supported as well as to the AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC team
  • Requires advanced understanding of a range of product and services, processes, procedures, systems, and concepts within their own area of specialty and integration points with related areas
  • Executes independent monitoring of first line AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC controls for assigned businesses/portfolio
  • Manages ambiguity, and applies judgement to identify, troubleshoot and resolve ongoing business and operational issues
  • Contact for business management, external/internal auditors, dealing with non-routine information
  • Provides day to day interaction and support to their manager
  • Identifies and leads problem resolution

Education & Experience:

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
  • 3+ years experience

Preferred Skills:

  • 3+ years of prior AML investigations experience
  • Prior software and system testing experience is preferred
  • Experience with business requirement development
  • Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task in a dynamic environment
  • Experience with Oracle and/or Actimize transaction monitoring platforms

Customer Accountabilities:

  • Provides guidance on day-to-day AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC matters affecting the business based on regulatory compliance requirements and industry best practice, including, but not limited to, customer identification and due diligence, enhanced due diligence, policy, governance, training and/or compliance assurance and testing
  • Provides/Executes skilled AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC research, risk assessment, reporting and/or analytical support in a timely manner
  • Assists/Partners in the development and implementation of appropriate AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC policies, processes, and controls
  • Supports the facilitation of periodic AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC risk and self-assessment activities for designated business using TD's enterprise AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC risk assessment framework
  • Ensures that assessments (monitoring, risk assessment etc.) are completed and communicated in a dynamic and timely fashion
  • Handles matters escalated for the identification of suspicious activity, or identified through the Enhanced Due Diligence process in accordance with established processes and protocols, and assists in ensuring that the business takes appropriate steps to address those activities and customers
  • Works collaboratively with business and control partners within the organization
  • Prepares and delivers management reporting necessary to ensure accurate and thorough measurement of the risk factors present in various products
  • Proactively identifies matters which require additional attention and presents objective and independent opinion on the adequacy of AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC processes and controls and opportunities to enhance those controls
  • Presents objective and independent opinions on the adequacy of AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC processes and controls in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements, and liaises with the appropriate FCRM and business partners to resolve

Shareholder Accountabilities:

  • Reviews and provides feedback on business line policies and procedures
  • Analyzes AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC compliance requirements and ensures they are properly written into requirements for business projects and approved at the appropriate levels
  • Consistently exercises discretion in managing correspondence, information, and all matters of confidentiality; escalates issues where appropriate
  • Analyzes risk exposure characteristics for assigned portfolio in accordance with established processes or procedures, making recommendations for enhancements or changes based on changes in the regulatory environment or business processes
  • Works with business management, and with internal and external business partners (e.g., Internal Audit, external consultants) to respond to regulatory requests, findings, audits and/or examinations
  • Keeps current on emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements in the AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC industry and assesses potential impacts
  • Coordinates with other AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC partners and business compliance partners to ensure consistency in the application of AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC programs and standards across the enterprise
  • Protects the interests of the organization - identifies and manages risks, and ensures the prompt analysis and escalation of non-standard, high-risk issues, monitoring to thorough resolution
  • Acquires and applies expertise in the AML/ATF/Sanctions/ABAC disciplines, providing basic guidance and direction to business and other FCRM partners

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

  • Participates fully as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation, and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues/points of interest
  • Provides thought leadership and/or industry knowledge for own area of expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business
  • Participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
  • Contributes to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices
  • Leads, motivates and develops relationships with internal and external business partners/stakeholders to develop productive working relationships
  • Contributes to a fair, positive, and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
  • Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

  • Domestic Travel - Occasional
  • International Travel - Never
  • Performing sedentary work - Continuous
  • Performing multiple tasks - Continuous
  • Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
  • Responding quickly to sounds - Occasional
  • Sitting - Continuous
  • Standing - Occasional
  • Walking - Occasional
  • Moving safely in confined spaces - Occasional
  • Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) - Occasional
  • Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) - Never
  • Squatting - Occasional
  • Bending - Occasional
  • Kneeling - Never
  • Crawling - Never
  • Climbing - Never
  • Reaching overhead - Never
  • Reaching forward - Occasional
  • Pushing - Never
  • Pulling - Never
  • Twisting - Never
  • Concentrating for long periods of time - Continuous
  • Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations - Continuous
  • Reading, writing and comprehending instructions - Continuous
  • Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing - Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package


Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more

Additional Information:
We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.
Colleague Development

If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

If you're passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
Interview Process
We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.