| | | Purpose: | | | | | Under general direction, uses broad, comprehensive knowledge, and standardized principles, practices, and procedures to examine, analyze, classify and identify all firearms, for Austin Police Department personnel to determine usage in a particular crime. | | | | Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: | | | | | Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Responds to and coordinates shooting incidents with the lead detective and/or crime scene supervisor, utilizing disciplines related to the collection and documentation of firearm evidence.
- Documents according to established standard operating procedures, collects, prepares, packages, preserves, and processes evidence for examination and analysis.
- Performs comparative analysis of legally seized firearms, ammunition components, and/or weapons.
- Documents the unique characteristics of firearms during a forensic examination, to include thorough inspection, temporarily repairing/restoring firearms.
- Restores serial numbers using various processes, including acid etching, magnetic, and electrochemical methods.
- Performs comparative analysis of gunshot residue and distance determinations.
- Documents all firearm and toolmark examinations performed and results obtained.
- Educates police personnel in firearm identification.
| | | | Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: | | | | | None. | | | | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: | | | | | Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy, procedure, statutes, ordinances, and criminal law.
- Knowledge of the Integrated Ballistics Identification System.
- Knowledge of the theory and application of firearms identification.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
| | | | Minimum Qualifications: | | | | | - Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to the job.
- Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
| | | | Licenses and Certifications Required: | | | | | Valid Texas Class C Drivers License |
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