2682 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nashville/jobs/2115409/crime-lab-forensic-scientist-1-firearm-toolmark Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 1 - Firearm & Toolmark | Metro Nashville and Davidson County page has loaded. Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 1 - Firearm & Toolmark | Metro Nashville and Davidson County page has loaded. Skip to main content Sign In All fields are required Create an account Username or Email Required Username or Email Password Required Password Sign In Forgot username | Reset password LinkedIn Facebook Don't have an account? Create one. Already have an account? Sign In. Username * * Applications * Inbox * Profile * Account * Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Welcome! Thanks for creating an account. Metro Nashville and Davidson County powered by NEOGOV ? Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 1 - Firearm & Toolmark Print Apply Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 1 - Firearm & Toolmark Salary $47,413.40 - $54,524.21 Annually Location Police - Madison Precinct, TN Job Type Full-Time Civil Service Department Police Job Number 18190E Closing 7/1/2018 11:59 PM Central * Description * Benefits * Questions Position Description The MNPD Crime Laboratory Forensic Scientist I - Firearm and Tool Mark Identification Unit shall be directly accountable to the MNPD Crime Laboratory Forensic Scientist Supervisor - Firearm and Tool Mark Identification Unit for laboratory analyses and related duties. ***Must be willing and able to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed. ***Extensive Background Checks are performed on applicants for the Police Department.

The Metro Nashville Police Department is a 24/7/365 operation. Whether you are a sworn or civilian employee, you will be responsible for the general welfare of the citizens of Nashville and Davidson County. If you would like a career in Information Systems and can handle a fast-paced environment where you are an important instrument in the band, Metro Nashville Police Department is the place to be. You will be responsible for ensuring optimum communications both within Metro and between Metro and the general public. If this environment is appealing and exciting to you, then you might want to consider a job with Metro Nashville Police Department. Typical Duties * Successfully completes formal training program in forensic firearm and tool mark identification * Generates detailed documentation of evidence, scientific testing, and formal reports * Performs and documents examinations on firearms as to operability, functionality, and safety mechanisms and tool mark related evidence * Performs microscopic examination of fired ammunition components to various submitted firearms * Performs muzzle to target determinations * Performs IBIS entries, correlations, and confirmations

• Performs serial number restoration examinations * Conducts technical and administrative reviews * Follows quality control and standard operating procedures of the Unit * Provides expert witness testimony * Assists Unit Supervisor with writing forensic procedures, quality manual, and safety and security procedures * Represents the Unit when requested at meetings, conferences, and seminars Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a natural science, forensic science, criminalistics, criminal justice or a closely related field from an accredited university. Valid Driver License. No Substitution Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply. Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Knowledge of forensic laboratory standards * Knowledge of elementary principles, practices, and techniques of physics and chemistry * Knowledge of the documentation of forensic evidence * Experience in collecting and entering scientific data into databases, retrieving results, confirming agreement and writing formal reports * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds * Ability to perceive the full range of the color spectrum We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs. CORE BENEFITS Medical: Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premium Dental: Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverage Basic Life: $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premium Pension*: Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employees Paid Family Leave: Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days) Longevity: Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 years Work Life/ Employee Assistance Program: Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided free Other**: In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with Metro Paid leave: (Full-time employees) * Vacation: 20 vacation days a year * Holidays: 11 holidays per year (Courts may be different) * Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year * Personal leave: 3 days per year * Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave * Normal Pension for Sworn- Age 53 with 22 years service; Civilian Pension - Age 60 with 25 years service **See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr 01 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university? * Yes * No 02 Please state college degree and major. If no degree, state "NA." example: Bachelor of Science/Chemistry 03 Do you have a valid Driver License? * Yes * No 04 Are you able to lift up to 50 lbs on a consistent basis? * Yes * No 05 Are you able to perceive the full range of the color spectrum? * Yes * No 06 Briefly describe your experience working in a forensic laboratory where you had to use the elementary principles, practices, and techniques of physics and chemistry? If no experience, state "NA." 07 I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certification and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete application or missing documents may result in disqualification. * yes Required Question Agency Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Address Human Resources Department 404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1000 Nashville, Tennessee, 37219 Phone (615) 862-6640 Website http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx Apply Metro Nashville Career Opportunities Account Copyright ? 2018 Metro Nashville and Davidson County Metro Nashville Career Opportunities BESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswy Warning! You are using Internet Explorer 8 or lower. This version is no longer supported. Please upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer for optimal performance. 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