Firearms Examiner

SNA International; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SNA International seeks a bright, collaborative Firearms Examiner to join our team. The position emphasizes expert firearms analysis, documentation, and quality assurance within ISO/IEC 17025 frameworks.

The role involves testing, reporting, and collaboration with NIBIN, with travel to Mississippi laboratories as needed. A bachelor's in a physical or biological science and 5 years of recent firearm examination experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological or physical science or related subject.
• Five years of recent firearms examiner experience.
• Experience performing comparisons of recovered cartridge cases with laboratory/files or crime scenes.
• Experience using comparison microscope for cartridge case comparisons.
• Training from an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab and demonstrated competency in firearms examination, cartridge components, SN restorations, and distance determination.
• Experience working in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited environments.
• Testimony experience in court.
• Willingness to travel to other laboratories in Mississippi.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical assistance to law enforcement agencies in analyzing firearms per MSFL policies and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
• Examine firearms, ammunition and components; perform serial number restorations; conduct test fires for control samples.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation and reports of findings.
• Collaborate with NIBIN to share firearms-related data.
• Uphold QA/QC protocols in line with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

Skills

Firearms examination

Microscopy comparison

Documentation & reporting

NIBIN collaboration

ISO/IEC 17025 QA

Court testimony

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological or physical sciences

Tools

Comparison microscope

Job description

SNA International seeks a bright, collaborative Firearms Examiner with a strong work ethic to joinour team. SNA International’s team works together in pursuit of the same cause, to build a safe and just world by empowering organizations in the use of forensics, biometrics, and identity intelligence.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide expert technical assistance to law enforcement agencies in analyzing firearms following MSFL policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation requirements.
• Examine firearms, ammunition, and components and carry out serial number restorations as required. Conduct test fires to obtain control samples and compare these with crime scene bullet casings and projectiles using comparative microscopy and other specialized forensic equipment.
• Prepare exhaustive documentation of findings and create reports.
• Actively collaborate with the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) to share and access firearms-related data.
• Uphold stringent quality assurance and quality control protocols in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation standards.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college/university in biological or physical science or another related subject or equivalent experience.
• Five (5) years of recent experience as a Firearms examiner.
• Demonstrated experience in performing comparisons of recovered fired cartridge cases with those contained in laboratory files or recovered at crime scenes.
• Experience utilizing comparison microscope to make cartridge case comparisons.
• Successful completion of a documented training program from an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited private, local, state, or federal forensic science laboratory and demonstration of competency in the examination of firearms, ammunition components, serial number restorations, and clothing examination for distance determination.
• Experienced working in and complying with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation standards.
• Experience or applicable training testifying in court.
• Flexibility to travel to other laboratories in the state of Mississippi.

SNA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.