Topic: FORENSIC SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR

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Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

FORENSIC SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR

CRIME LABORATORY

(FIREARMS UNIT)

JOB # 06.FSSFA.133

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for ensuring proper quality assurance and quality control measures relevant to firearms.  This includes documentation, instrument calibration and maintenance logs; reviewing relevant casework; maintaining the NIBIN database; continuous evaluation of methods employed including an annual review of Standard Operating Procedures and proposing new and/or modified analytical procedures to be used by the Analysts.  In addition, the Firearms Supervisor is required to perform routine and more difficult firearms case assignments, both in the laboratory and in the field.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science supplemented with four (4) to six (6) years of previous experience in firearms examination that may include two (2) years of supervisory experience.  An experienced firearms examiner dedicated to staying abreast of changes within the industry as well as a sound technical advisor and trainer who fosters teamwork and cooperation.  Candidate must have knowledge of current forensic methods and techniques used in the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence likely to be used in a court case; various types of equipment found in a forensic laboratory; courtroom procedures and testimony; recent developments, literature and sources of information relative to criminalistics; and principles of photography.

PREFERENCES:  Applicants who are active participants in the Association of Firearms and Toolmarks Examiners (AFTE) and who have pursued or are in the process of pursuing AFTE certification as a firearms examiner are strongly desired. 
DIVISION:  Crime Laboratory (Firearms Unit)

WORK SCHEDULE:  Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

SALARY: Pay Grade 40, hiring range of $4,788 -$7115 per month, plus an excellent benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY:  Submit an application to Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Human Resources at 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406.  Position open until filled. To download an application visit our website at www.pbso.org

For further information call Division Manager Benjamin A. Perillo at 561-688-4204.