Firearms Forensic Examiner II — Precision Lab Role

Auroragovblog; Englewood (CO); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Light rail access nearby

On-site fitness center

Well-funded retirement plan

Educational programs

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Aurora is hiring a Criminalist Firearms Examiner II in Englewood, CO. The role focuses on forensic firearms analysis, evidence handling, and reports for court testimony, with opportunities to train others and contribute to lab procedures.

The position requires a forensic science degree and firearms examiner training; AFTE certification is preferred. The lab emphasizes quality, accreditation, and ongoing professional development in a supportive environment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in forensic science or a physical/natural science from an accredited college/university.
• Successful completion of a documented firearms examiner training plan similar in scope to AFTE training (approx. 2 years).
• 3 years of experience as a firearms examiner in a law enforcement lab or related environment.
• AFTE certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Documents and protects evidence per lab procedures, maintaining chain of custody.
• Performs firearms examinations and analyses of evidence from crime scenes.
• Generates detailed case reports and testifies as an expert witness as required.
• Trains junior examiners and contributes to SOPs, quality assurance, and audits.

Conocimientos

Analytical instrumentation

Microscopy

Expert testimony

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in forensic science or related field

AFTE-style firearms examiner training plan

Herramientas

BrassTrax 3D scanning

NIBIN workflow

LIMS

Descripción del empleo

The City of Aurora is hiring a Criminalist Firearms Examiner II in Englewood, CO. The role focuses on forensic firearms analysis, evidence handling, and reports for court testimony, with opportunities to train others and contribute to lab procedures.

The position requires a forensic science degree and firearms examiner training; AFTE certification is preferred. The lab emphasizes quality, accreditation, and ongoing professional development in a supportive environment.