Firearms Examiner Trainee

Duties:

Specific duties of the Firearms Examiner may include, but not be limited to performing the following duties with little or no direct supervision:

• Examination and test firing of firearms
• Comparisons of fired bullets and cartridge cases
• Entering specimens into NIBIN and reviewing correlations
• Acting as a second/reviewing examiner on cases completed by other examiners
• Conducting administrative and technical reviews of case records
• Restoration of obliterated serial numbers on firearms
• Testifying in courts of law regarding analyses performed

Requirements:

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• The position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in forensic science or a chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited college or university (transcripts required). College coursework should meet the requirements for the Texas Forensic Science Commission Forensic Analyst license. As a result, completion of college-level Statistics or the ability to complete a Statistics course within the 6 months of hire is also required.
• The successful candidate must be able to gain Forensic Analyst licensure from TFSC within the first six months of employment.
• Certification in Firearms Examination through AFTE strongly preferred.
• Active licensure or direct work experience as a Firearms Examiner may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in a Forensic lab environment, specifically in evidence handling is strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of firearms examination practice and procedure
• Knowledge of ISO-17025 accreditation standards
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication
• Demonstrated skill in using computers and related software applications
• Demonstrated skills in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing work assignments
• Demonstrated ability to effectively handle conflict and uncertain situations
• Demonstrated ability to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with fellow employees, internal customers, and external customers.

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