Firearm & Toolmark Examiner for Exploitation Missions

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Forest Park (OH); On-site; USD 63,720 - 106,200; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Firearm/Toolmaker Examiner to support exploitation missions both CONUS and OCONUS via deployment. Responsibilities include examining evidence, identifying origins, and documenting findings with high accuracy.

The role requires four years of lab experience in firearms and toolmarks, a scientific degree, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Travel and strict credentials are expected; the position offers strong advancement and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of laboratory experience performing firearms and toolmark evidence comparison and analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field from an accredited university; closely related work may substitute.
• A master's degree in forensic/physical sciences may substitute for one year of experience.
• Safe firearm handling, maintenance, gunsmithing and ballistic performance knowledge.
• Skills to visualize, evaluate and compare firearms, bullets and cartridge cases.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance; US citizenship required for Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Examine evidence and forensic materials and render all items safe.
• Identify make, model, origin, manufacturer or serial numbers from evidence.
• Detect unique tool marks using magnification, etching, X-ray or photography.
• Capture photographs of evidence items and key portions for analysis and reports.
• Submit to national databases and maintain accurate records.
• Perform forensic examination of tool marks on weapons and IED-related evidence.
• Prepare detailed notes, reports and quality checks of instruments and reagents.
• Conduct technical reviews of colleagues' casework and coordinate with team.

Skills

Firearms/Toolmark analysis

Microscopy

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Master's degree in forensic/physical sciences (substitute for 1 year)

Tools

Microscopes

Measuring devices

Job description

CACI is seeking a Firearm/Toolmaker Examiner to support exploitation missions both CONUS and OCONUS via deployment. Responsibilities include examining evidence, identifying origins, and documenting findings with high accuracy.

The role requires four years of lab experience in firearms and toolmarks, a scientific degree, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Travel and strict credentials are expected; the position offers strong advancement and comprehensive benefits.