Job FunctionsExamine evidence and forensic materialsRender items safeProvide training and mentorshipProduce detailed notes and reportsPerform technical and administrative reviews of other examiners' caseworkInteract and collaborate with other group/team members and other forensic staff to ensure a high quality and accurate product
Job RequirementsDegree from an accredited college or university in physical or life sciencesFive (5) years of experience in one or more of the following fields: Examination of lead and other metal fragments, examination and microscopic comparison of bullets, ammunition components, and firearms, examination of tool marks as having been produced by a particular tool, shot pattern examinations, gunshot residue examinations, trajectory analysis, collection, preservation, and processing of evidence and event reconstructionOne year of experience working as the lead of a team of Firearm and toolmark examiners is desiredExperience working with an OIF/OEF Laboratory, TEDAC facility, or other NGIC, DoD or ATF Lab; interagency or state/local law enforcement forensics labs preferred
SkillsProficient in Microsoft Office Suites, Excel spreadsheetsSkilled communicator who can clearly articulate/communicate via email, telephone calls, and video teleconferencingExperience working with an OIF/OEF Laboratory, TEDAC facility, or other NGIC, DoD or ATF Lab; interagency or state/local law enforcement forensics labs preferredAble to work well in a team environmentStrong attention to detailExcellent communication skillsAbility to adapt to changing situations and prioritiesWillingness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities
Clearance:
SECRET
Full time position at Ft. Gillem, GA. Must be able to deploy at times to forensics facilities outside of the United States. There is a pay differential associated with deployment.
Required Qualifications:
- Degree from an accredited college or university in physical or life sciences.
- Five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following fields:
- Examination of lead and other metal fragments.
- Examination and microscopic comparison of bullets, ammunition components, and firearms.
- Examination of tool marks as having been produced by a particular tool.
- Shot pattern examinations, gunshot residue examinations, trajectory analysis.
- Collection, preservation, and processing of evidence and event reconstruction.
- Experience in more than one of the above fields is preferred.
- One year of experience working as the lead of a team of Firearm and toolmark examiners is desired.
- Experience working with an OIF/OEF Laboratory, TEDAC facility, or other NGIC, DoD or ATF Lab; interagency or state/local law enforcement forensics labs preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites, Excel spreadsheets.
- Skilled communicators who can clearly articulate/communicate via email, telephone calls and video teleconferencing.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Examine evidence and forensic materials and render all items safe.
- Examiners will provide training and mentorship to provide a highly trained staff.
- Perform forensic examination of tool marks on a wide variety of weapons and IED related evidence.
- Produce detailed notes and reports.
- Perform technical and administrative reviews of other examiners casework.
- Instrument maintenance.
- Interact and collaborate with other group/team members and other forensic staff to ensure a high quality and accurate product.
Other Qualifications:
- Must be able to successfully pass all medical requirements for deployment, if overseas travel required.
- Must be able to successfully pass a skills assessment.
- U.S. citizenship
- Valid US Passport
- Able to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.
