Firearm/Toolmark Examiner

Amentum•Forest Park, GA

23h•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Amentum is currently seeking a Firearm/Toolmark Examiner based in Forest Park, GA. This position will help support exploitation missions both CONUS (Continental United States) and OCONUS (Outside Continental United States) via deployment. Examine evidence and forensic materials and render all items safe. Examine evidence items for any signs indicating make, model, modifications, place of origin, manufacturer or maker, and serial numbers. Examine evidence items for unique or indicative tool marks, using magnification, etching, x-ray, and/or photographic techniques to best exploit the evidence items. Use photographic equipment to capture still images of each evidence item and relevant key portions of the evidence item, or other exhibits, to support further analysis, conclusions, and documentation. Utilizing and submitting to national databases. Perform forensic examination of tool marks on a wide variety of weapons and IED related evidence. Produce detailed notes and reports. Perform technical and administrative reviews (AR/TR) of other examiners' casework. Perform quality checks of instruments and reagents. Interact and collaborate with other group/team members and other forensic staff to ensure a high quality and accurate product.

Requirements

Four (4) years of laboratory experience performing firearms and toolmark evidence comparison and analysis.
A bachelor’s degree in a scientific field from an accredited university but extensive, closely related work experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
A master’s degree in forensic or physical sciences, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
The experience must include the following: Safe firearm handling to include firearm maintenance, gunsmithing, reloading, ballistic performance, bullet casting, shotgun patterning, and firearm manufacturing methods.
Techniques to visualize, evaluate and compare firearms, bullets and cartridge cases.
Use of microscopes and measuring devices for comparison of ammunition components, firearms, and various toolmarks.
Performance of serial number restoration.
Experience in technical and administrative case file review.
Have 20/20 vision or correctable 20/20 vision with no detected color vision deficiencies.
Able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance. (Please note: US citizenship is required to obtain a US Secret security clearance).
Must be able to obtain a US passport.
Must be able to complete and pass a medical assessment per customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting the Forensic Exploitation Department (FXD) is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Examine evidence and forensic materials and render all items safe.
Examine evidence items for any signs indicating make, model, modifications, place of origin, manufacturer or maker, and serial numbers.
Examine evidence items for unique or indicative tool marks, using magnification, etching, x-ray, and/or photographic techniques to best exploit the evidence items.
Use photographic equipment to capture still images of each evidence item and relevant key portions of the evidence item, or other exhibits, to support further analysis, conclusions, and documentation.
Utilizing and submitting to national databases.
Perform forensic examination of tool marks on a wide variety of weapons and IED related evidence.
Produce detailed notes and reports.
Perform technical and administrative reviews (AR/TR) of other examiners' casework.
Perform quality checks of instruments and reagents.
Interact and collaborate with other group/team members and other forensic staff to ensure a high quality and accurate product.