POLICE EMPLOYEES ONLY Firearms Examiner

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 34 - 41

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description / Position Overview

About the Job: As a Firearms Examiner for CSPDs (Colorado Springs Police Department) Metro Crime Lab you will perform firearm and tool mark examinations prepare technical reports that support analytical findings and present them in a court of law through expert witness testimony.

Job Posting Statement: This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year and any furloughs subsequently approved.

Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer!

As a Firearms Examiner you will:

Performs mechanically functioning examinations and test firing of wide variety of handguns rifles and shot guns.
Identifies and analyzes firearms and related physical evidence to include bullets cartridge cases shot shells wadding and live ammunition.
BrassTrax Acquisitions for National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) entry
Performs tool mark comparisons as they relate to firearms
Performs muzzle to target distance determinations.
Identification of firearm make model caliber and type.
Performs serial number restoration
Complete data entry in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
Complete work under the appropriate standard operating procedures in accordance with the quality assurance system set forth by the Metro Crime Laboratory.
Prepares technical reports that support analytical findings.
Provides courtroom testimony as an expert witness
Review forensic technical journals and attend available training to stay abreast of developments in the field of firearms and toolmark examination and other related forensic disciplines.
Assist with any technical functions or processes within the laboratory as they related to firearms and toolmarks.
Provides training for law enforcement academies officers and attorneys in the firearms discipline.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of operations services and workflow of a forensics crime laboratory
Knowledge of equipment applications methods and materials used in a forensic crime laboratory
Knowledge of legal procedures for the admission of evidence in criminal investigations
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written English to include public speaking while articulating complex technical data
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors coworkers and other law enforcement/judicial personnel
Ability to handle heavy volumes of work while maintaining accuracy
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Ability to testify in court proceedings as an expert witness
Ability to apply critical thinking skills with good judgment and a high degree of professional credibility

This position requires the ability to work independently and exceptional organizational skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study preferably general chemistry analytical chemistry physical chemistry biology microbiology criminology or other forensic related science field.
Three years of full-time professional experience in a related field preferably forensic laboratory experience in firearm and toolmark examinations including experience as an expert witness.
Possess or obtain within 30 days of hire and maintain a valid non-probationary Colorado drivers license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an ISO-17025 Accredited Laboratory
IBIS/NIBIN training and experience
Familiarity with Digital Evidence Management Systems and Laboratory Information Management Systems.
The following AFTE (Association of Firearm and ToolMark Examiners) certifications:
- (FA-AFTE) Certification in Firearms Evidence Examination and Identification;
- (GSR-AFTE) Gunshot Residue Evidence Examination and Identification; and/or
- (TM-AFTE) Toolmark Evidence Examination and Identification

Additional Information

Please contact CSPD Human Resources atfor any questions about this position.

This position requires the ability to respond to crime scene locations.

Pre-employment Requirements: The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a polygraph examination extensive background check and other pre-employment assessments.

Applicants that have used marijuana or CBD products within 3 months from the date of their application submissionwill not be eligible for hire. More information about the Colorado Springs Police Departments Marijuana Use Policy can be found here.

The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a polygraph examination extensive background check and other pre-employment assessments.

The background check for this position includes a polygraph examination and fingerprinting.

Primary Work Environment: Laboratory environment with some travel from site to site and possible exposure to extreme weather conditions
Extreme Temperature - Seasonally
Wetness and Humidity - Seasonally
Respiratory Hazards - Daily (laboratory environment)
Noise and Vibrations - Daily (laboratory environment)
Physical Hazards - Daily
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Occasionally
Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Occasionally

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Description / Position OverviewAbout the Job: As a Firearms Examiner for CSPDs (Colorado Springs Police Department) Metro Crime Lab you will perform firearm and tool mark examinations prepare technical reports that support analytical findings and present them in a court of law through expert witness...