NIBIN Forensic Examiner

Duties

• Coordinate the processing of firearms and firearm components in support of the Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) process.
• Perform physical inspections of various firearms to collect data for verification, testing, and tracking.
• Test fire various firearms to collect physical evidence for data analysis.
• Support and enter information into the eTrace database.
• Conduct and support eTrace investigations for firearm ownership.
• Work with the CGIC team and support the cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF).

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

• Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice; -AND-
• Three (3) years of experience in maintaining records and performing data entry.
• Experience in a scientific laboratory preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
• Successful completion of the APD Firearms Safety Course within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Basic operations, services and activities of a forensic laboratory program
• Basic operational characteristics of equipment and tools
• Basic scientific laboratory techniques and procedures
• Office procedures, methods and equipment including computers
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Basic operations, services and activities of a records management system
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
• Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• General firearms knowledge and firearms safety
• Copperfire and Tiburon software

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Operate a variety of forensic equipment and instruments in a safe and effective manner
• Interpret and explain department policies and procedures
• Respond to requests and inquiries from department Personnel
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Maintain the confidentiality of the information received
• Operate a variety of office equipment
• Maintain and update a variety of records and logs
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions on the job with or without reasonable accommodation

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