Forensic Firearms Examiner — ISO 17025 & NIBIN

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 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.