Forensic Firearm & Toolmark Examiner

CACI; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 51,800 - 106,200; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Firearm/Toolmaker Examiner to support exploitation missions in CONUS and OCONUS via deployment. Responsibilities include examining evidence, identifying origins and serials, and performing toolmark analyses using various techniques.

Required are four years of firearms/toolmark laboratory experience, a science degree, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Master’s degrees may substitute for experience where applicable.

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; extensive related experience may substitute.
• A master’s degree in forensic or physical sciences may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine evidence and forensic materials and render all items safe.
• Examine evidence items for signs indicating make, model, origin, manufacturer or maker, and serial numbers.
• Identify unique tool marks using magnification, etching, x-ray, or photographic techniques.
• Capture still images of evidence items and relevant portions for analysis and documentation.
• Submit results to national databases.
• Perform forensic examination of tool marks on weapons and IED-related evidence.
• Produce detailed notes and reports.
• Review case files of other examiners (AR/TR).
• Perform quality checks of instruments and reagents.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure high-quality results.

Skills

Firearm analysis

Toolmark comparison

Microscopy

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific field

Master's degree substitution for experience

Tools

Microscopes

Measuring devices

Job description

CACI is seeking a Firearm/Toolmaker Examiner to support exploitation missions in CONUS and OCONUS via deployment. Responsibilities include examining evidence, identifying origins and serials, and performing toolmark analyses using various techniques.

Required are four years of firearms/toolmark laboratory experience, a science degree, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Master’s degrees may substitute for experience where applicable.