Title: Firearms & Toolmark Examiner
Description: NOTE: Position is deployed OCONUS 100% of the time
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular (FTR-A)
PURPOSE: Independently performs routine to complex technical examinations of firearms, ammunition, and ammunition components; conducting microscopic comparisons of questioned bullets and cartridge cases; examining various types of manufacturer, class and individual characteristics of tools and tool marks on a variety of objects; conducting shooting incident reconstruction; providing training for other laboratory examiners and personnel in regard to firearm safety and proper handling techniques; and guidance/expertise to latent print examiners in regard to assisting them with potential locations on firearms where latent prints may be found.
RESPONSIBILITES:
*Provide analysis of firearms, ammunition, and ammunition components; conducting microscopic comparisons of questioned bullets and cartridge cases; examining various types of manufacturer, class and individual characteristics of tools and tool marks on a variety of objects; conducting shooting incident reconstruction; providing training for other laboratory examiners and personnel in regard to firearm safety and proper handling techniques; and guidance/expertise to latent print examiners in regard to assisting them with potential locations on firearms where latent prints may be found.
*Conduct examinations while maintaining chain of custody and formulating interpretation results for forensic and/or intelligence exploitation.
*Perform quality checking of instruments and reagents.
*Utilize and submit findings to national databases.
Closing Date for position: 01/26/2024
Location of Position:, OCONUS
Additional Information: PDF Description of Opportunity