Firearm and Toolmark Examiner

Amentum; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Firearm/Toolmark Examiner based in Forest Park, GA to support exploitation missions across CONUS and OCONUS. This full-time role requires travel and deployment to meet mission requirements and includes handling firearms and toolmark analysis with rigorous documentation.

Qualified candidates will have 4+ years in a forensic lab, vision standards, and the ability to obtain a DoD TS/SCI clearance, a US passport, and medical clearance. Compensation ranges accordingly.

Qualifications

• 4 years of independent experience in firearms and toolmark evidence analysis in a forensic laboratory.
• 20/20 vision or corrected to 20/20 with no color vision deficiencies.
• Must obtain DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance; US citizenship for Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active US Passport and travel CONUS/OCONUS.
• Must be able to complete a medical assessment per customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Examine evidence and forensic materials and render all items safe.
• Examine evidence items for make, model, origin, manufacturer, or serial numbers.
• Identify unique tool marks using magnification, etching, x-ray, or photography.
• Capture images of evidence items and key portions to support analysis and documentation.
• Utilize and submit to national databases.
• Perform forensic examination of tool marks on weapons and IED-related evidence.
• Produce detailed notes and reports.
• Review casework (AR/TR) of other examiners.
• Quality checks of instruments and reagents.
• Collaborate with team to ensure high-quality output.

Tools

Microscopes

Job description

requires travel and deployment as needed to support mission requirements.

We are currently seeking a Firearm/Toolmark Examiner based in Forest Park, GA. You will support exploitation missions to both CONUS (Continental United States) and OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) locations. This is a full-time role that requires travel and deployment as needed to support mission requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Examine evidence and forensic materials and render all items safe.
• Examine evidence items for any signs indicating make, model, modifications, place of origin, manufacturer or maker, and serial numbers.
• Examine evidence items for unique or indicative tool marks, using magnification, etching, x-ray, and/or photographic techniques to best exploit the evidence items.
• Use photographic equipment to capture still images of each evidence item and relevant key portions of the evidence item, or other exhibits, to support further analysis, conclusions, and documentation.
• Utilizing and submitting to national databases.
• 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 (AR/TR) of other examiners' casework.
• Perform quality checks of instruments and reagents.
• Interact and collaborate with other group/team members and other forensic staff to ensure a high quality and accurate product.

Minimum Requirements

• 4 years of experience working independently in a forensic laboratory performing firearms and toolmark evidence comparison and analysis. Note: Training in role does not count towards the 4 years of experience.
• Independent experience must include the following:
  • Safe firearm handling to include firearm maintenance, gunsmithing, reloading, ballistic performance, bullet casting, shotgun patterning, and firearm manufacturing methods.
  • Techniques to visualize, evaluate and compare firearms, bullets and cartridge cases.
  • Use of microscopes and measuring devices for comparison of ammunition components, firearms, and various toolmarks.
  • Performance of serial number restoration.
  • Experience in technical and administrative case file review.
• Have 20/20 vision or correctable 20/20 vision with no detected color vision deficiencies.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance. (Please note: US citizenship is required to obtain a US Secret security clearance).
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active US Passport. Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS.
• Must be able to complete and pass a medical assessment per customer requirements.

Compensation Details

$70-$110K

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

10/05/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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