Criminalist Firearms Toolmarks

City of Charlotte, NC•Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

This is a technical and advanced professional level laboratory position responsible for the processing, analyzing, comparing and evaluating of physical evidence related to firearm and toolmark identification in an ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) accredited crime laboratory.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in a natural science, forensic science, or closely related field.
Three (3) years of experience in firearm identification casework as a Firearm Examiner, Firearm Examiner Trainee or higher.
Documented completion of a recognized training program performing microscopic comparisons of firearm and/or tool produced toolmarks.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of full-time documented experience as a Firearm Examiner in an ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) or ISO/IEC 17025 accredited crime laboratory.
Documented testimony as an expert witness in firearm identification.
Familiarity and/or training with firearm related databases such as the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN)
Experience in multiple disciplines such as Firearms, Toolmarks, Serial Number Restoration, Shoe Print and/or Tire Tread Analysis.

Responsibilities

Performs the examination of evidence such as firearms, ammunition, ammunition components.
Test fires firearms for the determination of operability and the identification of malfunctions.
Microscopically compares known fired evidence samples to evidential samples for the purpose of identification or elimination.
Examines, evaluates, and identifies fired evidence components for the determination of type of firearm involved.
Performs specialized tests related to firearms identification, (e.g., barrel/overall length, serial number restorations, etc.).
Generates detailed documentation related to all examinations, performs quality assurance and conducts laboratory procedures in accordance with ANAB policies.
Provides expert testimony relating to results of analyses; consults with and advises attorneys and other law enforcement officials in forensic matters.
Maintains safe conditions in the laboratory.
Provides assistance in the field to police and crime scene search personnel as needed.
Perform related work as required.