Senior Forensic Firearms & Toolmarks Analyst

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation Leave 15 days

Sick Leave 15 days

Paid Holidays 13 days

Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Job summary

The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is seeking Criminalists for the Forensic Services - Firearms and Toolmarks Department in South Carolina. These roles require examining firearms evidence, performing toolmark analyses, and preparing findings for court proceedings.

Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor's degree, be able to testify professionally, and possess knowledge of firearms examination methods and NIBIN training. Weekend/on-call duties and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be able to present results in court professionally.
• Knowledge of firearms examination procedures and safety.
• Must complete or have completed, NIBIN training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations and prepare reports in firearm and toolmark identification and related areas.
• Perform microscopic comparisons and related measurements; determine firearm or tool mark associations.
• Prepare cases for court and provide effective expert testimony in firearms identification.
• Attend specialized training and maintain certification as a commissioned officer when required.

Skills

Courtroom testimony

Firearm identification

Toolmark identification

Microscope operation

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

NIBIN equipment

Job description

The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is seeking Criminalists for the Forensic Services - Firearms and Toolmarks Department in South Carolina. These roles require examining firearms evidence, performing toolmark analyses, and preparing findings for court proceedings.

Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor's degree, be able to testify professionally, and possess knowledge of firearms examination methods and NIBIN training. Weekend/on-call duties and travel may be required.