Forensic NIBIN Technician

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Utilize NIBIN imaging technology and microscopy, enter cartridge cases and review files and images that have been entered into local and national firearm databases for potential associations (NIBIN Database).
2. Test fire a wide variety of firearms into bullet collection and recovery systems to determine possible use in criminal activities; clean and maintain firearm test fire related resources such as bullet collection and recovery systems and test fire facilities.
3. Conduct administrative reviews of NIBIN acquisitions and correlations; conduct correlation secondary/technical reviews.
4. Provide information and guidance to law enforcement, attorneys, road technicians and various agencies regarding the potential association of cases entered into the NIBIN system; provide expert testimony in both state and federal criminal court proceedings.
5. Process firearms and cartridges related to NIBIN entry for latent fingerprints and touch DNA ensuring timely entry of data into the NIBIN system; take digital photographs of latent prints developed on firearms and cartridges relating to NIBIN entry.
6. Assist in the development and interpretation of procedures for conduct and administration of NIBIN systems in accordance with accepted forensic methods and ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation standards.
7. Perform as the NIBIN Technical Leader (When those duties are assigned IAW ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation standards).
1. Support and promote the quality system.
2. Communicate the quality system and related policies and procedures to all members within their sections.
3. Ensure the policies and procedures within the quality system are followed.
4. Ensure the completeness of case files and supporting case documentation.
5. Advise management of issues specific to their disciplines.
6. Recommend corrective actions specific to their disciplines.
7. Keep abreast of technical and/or legislative developments and distribute this information as appropriate.
8. Record results of data entry and system reviews on standard forms and complete reports of those activities; prepare accurate reports of evidence processing and activities associated with NIBIN data entry, correlation reviews, and hit associations.
9. Travel to crime scenes and other related locations to collect firearms and cartridge cases for subsequent entry into NIBIN; report safety hazards; maintain chain of custody and integrity of evidence under their control; maintain report files and ensure proper evidence storage in accordance with standard operating procedures.
10. Maintain inventory of NIBIN equipment and cartridges for test fires and supplies; maintain logs, assignments and work sheets as required.
11. Train personnel in NIBIN acquisition and correlation when assigned; perform on call NIBIN Technician duties as required.

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

Requirements

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience: One year of experience with a law enforcement agency or its equivalent in crime scene investigation. Experience or training in NIBIN operations and firearm examination is preferred. Prior internship in the firearms and toolmark examiners field a plus.
• Training: Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college in natural science, criminal justice, forensic science or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS Required:

• Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability.
• Must successfully complete an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms (ATF) approved NIBIN training program and qualify to possess an ATF NIBIN system security clearance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

• This position is subject to pre-employment polygraph and/or CVSA testing.
• Selected candidates will be required to sign a three year training agreement with the City of Fayetteville prior to hire.

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