Firearm & Toolmark Examiner and Examiner Sr. -Austin Forensic Science Department

[Steven Aston]

The Austin Forensic Science Department is hiring a Firearm and Toolmark Examiner / Senior Firearm and Toolmark Examiner.
·         Location:  Austin, Texas
·         Full-Time, 40 hours
·         Flexible Work Schedule (choose between four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts)
·         Hiring salary based upon experience


Jobs @ City of Austin | Firearms and Toolmark Examiner / Senior (austincityjobs.org)


Please direct any questions regarding this position to:
Steven Aston, Forensic Supervisor: Steven.Aston@austintexas.gov
Jessica Rutkowski, Forensic Technical Leader:  Jessica.Rutkowski@austintexas.gov

Austin is located in the Heart of Texas on the East edge of the Texas Hill Country.  Known as "The Live Music Capital of the World", Austin has more than 100 live music venues.  If music isn't your thing, Austin is also home to Major League Soccer franchise Austin FC and the University of Texas.  The area is also home to the Round Rock Express, an AAA Affiliate of the Texas Rangers and the Texas Stars, the Dallas Stars' AHL Affiliate.


Austin is also known for its diverse culinary scene.  From barbeque (Franklin's, Terry Black's, Interstellar, KG) to Tex-Mex (Con Todo, La Posada, Mi Madre's) and a wide assortment of other dining options, Austin offers a vibrant array of culinary delights.


The Austin Forensic Science Department was established in 2022 after serving the Austin community for 50 years as part of the Austin Police Department.  The Firearm and Toolmark Section employs four of the Austin Forensic Science Department's 89 full-time employees.  Information about the Forensic Science Department can be found at https://www.austintexas.gov/department/forensic-science.