Job Description
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Duties
Identify, examine, analyze, evaluate and interpret evidence in the investigation of crimes; use forensic science in the analysis of evidence in order to reach scientific conclusions in the area of Firearm / Tool Marks; effectively communicate results and findings, verbally and in writing, to the appropriate parties.
Requirements
Forensic Scientist Firearm and Tool Mark SCT– Trainee:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology or related field.
- Additional academic courses required as specified in the FBI QAS CODIS requirements.
Forensic Scientist Firearm and Tool Mark I SC1 – Entry Level:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology or related field; and One (1) year of examination training and/or casework.
- Additional academic courses required as specified in the FBI QAS CODIS requirements.
Forensic Scientist Firearm and Tool Mark II SC2– Journeyman Level:
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology or related field; and Three (3) years of examination training and/or casework;
OR - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology or related field; and Five (5) years of examination training and/or casework.
- Additional academic courses required as specified in the FBI QAS CODIS requirements.
Forensic Scientist Firearm and Tool Mark III SC3 - Advanced Level:
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology; and Eight (8) years of examination training and/or casework;
OR - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology; and Ten (10) years of examination training and/or casework.
- Additional academic courses required as specified in the FBI QAS CODIS requirements.
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
Preferred Knowledge
- Fundamental examinations conducted by Firearms and Tool Marks
- Fundamental theories and techniques of firearm and tool mark examinations and related duties
- Fundamental stereo and comparison microscopes, assorted accessories and equipment used in the Laboratory
- Fundamental assorted firearms, firearms safety, and their function
- Fundamental assorted ammunition brands and their components
- Operations, services, procedures and activities of a forensic laboratory
- Fundamental methods and techniques of forensic evidence collection and evaluation
- Fundamental operation of forensic instruments, equipment and tools
- Operation of basic power and hand tools
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations
- Computers and various programs and data bases
- Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE)
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS)
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Maintain appropriate visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Recognize anomalies, formulate hypotheses and take appropriate action
- Perform forensic evidence collection, identification and analysis
- Operate a variety of forensic laboratory equipment and instruments in a safe and effective manner
- Prepare complex technical written and verbal reports
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships
- Identify similarities and differences between shades, colors, shapes, sounds, forms, textures or physical appearance associated with job related objects, materials and tasks
- Interpret a variety of technical instructions
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
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