Experienced Firearms Examiner

Duties

• 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.

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

Requirements

• The position requires a bachelor’s degree in forensic science or a physical science (chemistry, biology, etc.) is required. A graduate degree is a plus. Direct relevant experience as a Firearms Examiner may be considered in lieu of the requisite degree.
• Certification in Firearms Examination through AFTE strongly preferred.

• Experience in a Forensic Firearms environment is required;
• Prior successful completion of a formal training program for firearms examination in an accredited laboratory is required;
• A minimum of two years of examiner experience (after the training) in an accredited laboratory is strongly preferred;
• The successful candidate must be able to gain Forensic Analyst licensure from TFSC (Texas Forensic Science Commission) within the first 4 months of employment.

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