Topic: The Hill Country is calling for you!! Click here for directions.

[Greg Karim]

Go to:
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/

Click on "employment' on the left column

Click on “finding a job’

Go to ‘browse by department’ and choose ‘police’
And click on search…

Then finally click on ‘firearms examiner’ to start the adventure.

Good Luck if you decide to accept this mission.

Greg





Firearms Examiner

Requisition Number:   87 - 11451
Department:   POLICE
Division:   Forensics
Position Title:   Firearms Examiner
Closing Date:   Until Filled
Type of Posting:   External

Primary Tasks:
Perform forensics services for firearms. Prepare evidence for examination & analysis. Test guns. Restore serial numbers to guns. Repair/restore guns. Analyze and compare crime tools/weapons. Conduct distance analysis. Identify firearms/crime tools. Package evidence. Conduct firearm inspections. Document all examinations detailing examinations performed and results obtained. Perform crime scene investigation, i.e., documentation, collection, and preservation of evidence. Collaborate with internal and external experts during analytical examinations. Procure and maintain equipment. Provide training to police personnel in functions of firearm section. Obtain and maintain fired bullets and cartridge cases. Record data from handguns into governmental databases.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Science, Criminal Justice, Industrial Technology, or related field, plus five (5) years of experience as a forensic firearms and tool marks examiner. Must be court qualified as an expert in the field of firearm and tool mark examination.

Notes:   Employment offers from the Austin Police Department are conditioned upon acceptable criminal history background check results. Applications may be mailed to the Austin Police Department, Human Resources Division, PO Box 689001, Austin, TX 78768-9001. Applications may also be submitted in person to Austin Police Department, Human Resources Office, 715 East 8th Street, Austin, TX 78701 or via fax to (512) 974-6634.
Salary:   $21.04 - $26.30 /hour
Location:   812 Springdale Road
Hours:   Generally Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM
Position Number(s):   112801
Number of Position(s):   1
Full-Time/Part-Time:   Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:   Regular
Category:   Technical