Topic: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Texas - Firearms Examiner (REVISED)

[Jill Dupre]

MONTGOMERY COUNTY JOB POSTING NOTICE
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS POSTING WITHOUT NOTICE.
DEPARTMENT:
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
JOB GRADE:
13
JOB TITLE:
Firearms Examiner
BI-WEEKLY SALARY:
$2,373.08
LOCATION:
#1 Criminal Justice Dr. Conroe, TX
CIVIL SERVICE:
Yes
SHIFT HOURS:
Monday – Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm)
Must be available for after duty/call out hours and/or shift assignment
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS:
Montgomery County
Human Resources Department
ADDRESS:
501 N. Thompson, Ste. 400 Conroe, TX 77301
PHONE:
(936) 539 – 7886
FAX:
(936) 788-8396
E-MAIL:
jobs@mctx.org
WEBSITE:
www.mctx.org
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00 pm (Friday: Closed from 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
- To be considered for this position a completed Montgomery County Application and resume are required.
- The submission of your application to Montgomery County does not guarantee an interview.
- Montgomery County Recruiting will contact you directly if they are interested in setting you up for an interview.
Education, Experience and Skill Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science degree + 2 years experience in a Firearms Lab OR
High School Diploma/equivalent + 5 years experience in a Firearms Lab
• Must be court qualified to testify as expert witness related to examination results
• Completion of training program equivalent to the Association of Firearms and Tool Mark Examiner’s Training program or National Firearms Examiner’s Academy preferred
• Must be able to read and comprehend technical manuals, troubleshooting guides and manufacturer’s specifications
• Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring monitoring of multiple conditions and making multiple, complex and rapid adjustments
• Must hold a valid Texas driver’s license
• Must have a good motor vehicle driving record
• Must pass a criminal background screening, including possible polygraph testing
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be physically able to climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift, and squat for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift items up to 50lbs. for distances of up to 10 feet
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and moderate to loud noise levels
• Must be able to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing skilled movements
Primary Job Duties:
• Responsible for writing and implementing policy for the Firearms and Tool Mark Laboratory
• Forensic examination and comparison of firearms and firearms related evidence
• Serial number restoration
• Distance determination recommended
• Preparation of detailed technical reports outlining the results of examinations along with appropriate supporting documentation
• Provide clear and concise courtroom testimony as an expert witness related to examination procedures and results
• Must remain abreast of advances in examination techniques and changes within the firearms industry
• Respond to crime scenes to provide technical assistance as directed by a Crime Lab Supervisor
• Provide support to other agencies entering specimens into the National Integrated Ballistics Identification Network (NIBIN) system
• Must maintain proficiency through periodic training and proficiency testing as required
• Ability to properly enter and image specimens into the NIBIN system
• Ability to review and evaluate correlation results in the NIBIN system
• Any other additional duties as directed by a Crime Lab Supervisor
After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must pass a drug screen (1/2 cost = $20.00, responsibility of applicant) and may need a physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant) before becoming an employee of Montgomery County.
Position No:
5601-5007-1
Requisition No:
2212
Date Posted:
4/21/2015 (Revised)
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer