Topic: Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency

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The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency is seeking applicants for the position of Forensic Scientist - Firearms Examiner.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in a physical or biological science or related field; a minimum of two (2) years experience in firearms and toolmark casework; a thorough working knowledge of firearms; ammunition; toolmarks; footwear, and use of compound and comparison microscopes. The applicant should be familiar with the common software associated with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and firearms/toolmark examinations.

The successful applicant should work independently without direct supervision; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and communicate clearly and concisely, orally, and in writing. The individual will be providing expert testimony in court.

Preference will be given to individuals who possess a master’s degree, which meets the above requirements; experienced in the use of the Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS), the rules and regulations governing an ASCLD-LAB accredited forensic firearms laboratory, and has 3 or more years of experience.

Annual Salary: $70,000 - $80,000. The salary hiring point will be based on education, certification, and experience. 

The individual selected for this position will be subjected to a background investigation and a drug test.

Application deadline: September 11, 2006.


CONTACT:
Jeani Nolte
Forensic Administrator
I-MC Forensic Services Agency
40 S. Alabama Street
Indianapolis, IN  46204
(317) 327-3824
jnolte@indygov.org