Firearm and Tool Mark Examiner

Shine Systems is currently seeking a Firearm and Tool Mark Examiner based in Fort Gillem, GA

Will be required to travel OCONUS

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Examine evidence and forensic materials and render all items safe
• Examine evidence items for any signs indicating make, model, modifications, place of origin, manufacturer or maker, and serial numbers.
• Examine evidence items for unique or indicative tool marks, using magnification, etching, x-ray, and/or photographic techniques to best exploit the evidence items
• Use photographic equipment to capture still images of each evidence item and relevant key portions of the evidence item, or other exhibits, to support further analysis, conclusions, and documentation.
• Perform forensic examination of tool marks on a wide variety of weapons and IED related evidence
• Produce detailed notes and reports
• Perform technical and administrative reviews of other examiners casework
• Instrument maintenance
• Interact and collaborate with other group/team members and other forensic staff to ensure a high quality and accurate product
  

Required Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following fields:
  • Examination of lead and other metal fragments
  • Examination and microscopic comparison of bullets, ammunition components, and firearms
  • Examination of tool marks as having been produced by a particular tool
  • Shot pattern examinations, gunshot residue examinations, trajectory analysis
  • Collection, preservation, and processing of evidence and event reconstruction
  • Experience in more than one of the above fields is preferred
• One (1) year of experience as the lead of a team of firearms and tool mark examiners is desired.
• Experience working with an OIF/OEF Laboratory, TEDAC facility, or other NGIC, DoD or ATF Lab; interagency or state/local law enforcement forensics labs preferred
• Must be able to successfully pass all medical requirements for deployment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a skills assessment.
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Able to obtain a U.S. Passport.