Criminalist Firearms Toolmarks

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SUMMARY

Major Duties and 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles methods equipment and current techniques used in forensic evidence testing including firearm identification toolmark examination and related subjects.
• Knowledge of the methods used in collecting and preserving physical evidence maintaining legal chain of custody and presenting such evidence in court as an expert witness.
• Knowledge of laws rules regulations policies procedures quality assurance accreditation laboratory paperwork terminology and core operations of a forensic laboratory.
• Knowledge of ANAB and ISO 17025 accreditation standards forensic laboratory quality assurance and general laboratory safety.
• Ability to examine identify and analyze firearms ammunition their components and related materials.
• Ability to microscopically compare fired bullets cartridges cases and other ammunition components to determine if they were fired from a specific firearm.
• Ability to evaluate handle load and test fire various types of firearms in a safe manner.
• Ability to work safely with biological and chemical hazards without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Ability to communicate effectively to formulate and present ideas in an effective manner and to create comprehensive understandable reports of findings.
• Ability to follow oral and written procedures and policies and the ability to read and comprehend authoritative directives laws and ordinance

ADA and Other Requirements:

• Positions in this class typically require grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting standing climbing or walking for extended periods of time
• Communicate both verbally and by writing to exchange information
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying; some crouching stooping squatting crawling reaching pushing and pulling when responding to calls
• Ability to see hear and communicate information effectively

Sensory Requirements:

• Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (visual audio and other sensory modalities)
• Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and or noises which in return could result in some level of stress fatigue or strain.
• Ability to comprehend written information in work-related documents.
• Ability to hear understand and distinguish speech.

Working Conditions:

Indoor/outdoor environment with varying weather & environmental conditions. May be present at crime scenes and exposed to deceased individuals.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.

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HOW TO APPLY

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BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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