FIREARMS EXAMINER III
Salary Range: $53,206 - $90,563 annually
and
FIREARMS EXAMINER II
Salary Range: $48,484 - $82,617 annually APPLICATION DEADLINE JULY 26, 2015**Hiring Range: Dependent upon experience and in accordance with Administrative Directives**
STOP AND PLEASE READYou must ensure that you complete the following by the application deadline in order to be given full consideration in this recruitment process:
Step 1 - Completed on-line application with Human Resources by the closing date July 26, 2015 which includes the following: your personal information in your profile, education and employment history, and completed supplemental questions.
Step 2 - Completed Non-Sworn Questionnaire downloaded and sent to TPD Backgrounds by the closing date on July 26, 2015. Please refer to the Non-Sworn Questionnaire instructions as noted below.
Failure to complete steps 1 and 2 as indicated above will result in an incomplete application and removal from this recruitment process.
AS THE EMPLOYER OF CHOICE FOR SOUTHERN ARIZONA, WE OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND AN OUTSTANDING WORKING ENVIRONMENT!
Employees in these classifications earn 104 hours of sick leave and 104 hours of vacation leave annually. Vacation accrual rates increase with seniority. Sick Leave balances are unlimited and Vacation balances have a cap of 288 hours.
This recruitment will establish a civil service list which will be utilized to fill vacancies occurring within the next 6 months. You are encouraged to print this bulletin because it contains important dates and information that will not be available online once this position closes.
The Tucson Police Department is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Firearms Examiner that is highly skilled in the forensic examination of firearms and tool mark related evidence.
The Firearms Examiner II position is a senior position that performs scientific analysis with little or no supervision. This position is tasked with more difficult, complex cases, and irregular tasks.
The Firearms Examiner III position differs from the Firearms Examiner II position in that the Firearms Examiner III position assists the supervisor and/or Quality Manager with quality assurance and quality control issues, assists with the annual quality review, if required, and trains new staff members as needed.
Composite examples of essential duties:
•Performs examinations of firearms, ammunition, ammunition components, tools, and tool marks
•Completes muzzle to target distance determinations, serial number restoration, and cartridge case ejection pattern testing
• Data entry and correlation in the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN)
•Writes scientific examination reports, testifies in court, and assists with the maintenance of the quality assurance program
•Conducts training for detectives and new police officers regarding the types of examinations that the firearms section provides and lab analysis request protocol
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Firearms Examiner III
•Bachelor's Degree in a natural or physical science such as Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely related field
•Six years of experience (non-entry) in the examination of firearms and firearms related evidence in an accredited forensic laboratory
•Valid Driver's License
• Successful completion of competency and proficiency tests is required prior to performing analysis of casework
•Arizona Criminal Justice Information System Network Terminal Operator Certification is required upon hire
Firearms Examiner II
•Bachelor's Degree in a natural or physical science such as Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely related field
•Over three years of experience (non-entry) in the examination of firearms and firearms related evidence in an accredited forensic laboratory
•Valid Driver's License
• Successful completion of competency and proficiency tests is required prior to performing analysis of casework
•Arizona Criminal Justice Information System Network Terminal Operator Certification is required upon hire
Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience as a Firearms Examiner in an American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) accredited forensics laboratory
•Experience testifying in court as an expert witness in the Firearms Identification
•A member, in good standing, of the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE)
•Successful completion of the National Firearms Examiner Academy
ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FROM
JUNE 29 - JULY 26, 2015
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
In order to apply, you must register to apply online if you have not already done so. If you are new to the City of Tucson job site, an online guide is available by clicking on "Employment Application Frequently Asked Questions" on the main employment page.
After you have registered, log-in and click View Job Openings and apply for this position. The bottom left hand portion of each step will contain a link to Proceed to next step.
Step 1 - Add or Update your Personal information (MUST include chronological resume at this step)
Step 2 - Add or Update your Education Information
Step 3 - Add or Update your Employment Information
Step 4 - Complete the Supplemental Questions
Click on "Submit Application" when you are finished and ready to submit your application.
Saving an application does not constitute submitting a completed application. If you do not immediately receive an auto-generated email confirmation that your application has been received, you should contact one of the phone numbers listed below. Please also be advised that the auto-generated email indicates receipt; it remains each candidate's responsibility to ensure their submitted application is complete and contains all required actions (work and education history, resume, responses to supplemental questions, etc.).
Applications that do not contain complete education or employment history, chronological resume, responses to all supplemental questions, and a properly submitted Non-Sworn Questionnaire will not receive further consideration and will be deemed as an incomplete application.
Examination results and current status will be communicated by email so please ensure your browser accepts emails from
jobs@tucsonaz.gov and check your email account regularly. Failure to respond or follow instructions will result in disqualification.
NON-SWORN QUESTIONNAIRE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Once you have applied using the City's online application process, you must then complete AND return Non-Sworn Questionnaire (click here). Please be forthright and fully disclose all relevant information on your Non-Sworn Questionnaire. Any discrepancies and omissions will be uncovered during an exhaustive background investigation and polygraph examination, so it is not in your best interest to be less than truthful on your Non-Sworn Questionnaire.
2. This questionnaire is a fillable MS Word Document and may be accessed by clicking the above link or by copying the following address into your browser. Please allow a few seconds for the file to download:
http://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/police/Non-Sworn_Questionnaire_March_2012.docx
3. THE ONLY METHOD which you may return your completed questionnaire IS BY EMAIL as an MS Word attachment to: TPDBackgrounds@tucsonaz.gov
It is highly recommended that you utilize the "Save As" function and save a copy to your local disk prior to emailing. Your questionnaire must be saved as a MS Word Doc (.doc) in version XP or earlier (do not use Vista). Please use "Firearms Examiner 0715" as your email subject line.
4. Questionnaires from all applicants who have successfully applied must be received by the Tucson Police Department by midnight (Tucson time) on July 26, 2015. Failure to properly complete an application or submit the questionnaire by the established deadline will result in your removal from this recruitment process. Questionnaires received from applicants who did not properly apply online or who do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered.
5. You will need to type your responses onto this document and email it to TPD as an attachment. Please ensure you complete all the questions. For responses involving a yes/no box, simply place a capital X in front of the applicable response. Do not worry about signing the form prior to submitting.
6. One of the fundamental requirements of working in law enforcement is the ability of an individual to adhere to and demonstrate the highest legal and ethical standards. Unfortunately, it is our experience that a number of applicants in each hiring process will fail due to material omissions or untruthfulness when completing their questionnaire and subsequent background information. If you are untruthful, dishonest, knowingly omit, falsify, conceal or obscure required information during any part of the application and hiring process, you will be PERMANENTLY DISQUALIFIED from ever being employed by the Tucson Police Department in ANY capacity.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Applicants who applied correctly, met the minimum qualifications, and successfully passed the Non-Sworn Questionnaire screening will be evaluated on the education and work experience in their employment profile and the responses to their supplemental questions. The highest scoring applicants will then be invited to participate in an oral board interview. Upon completion of all examination processes, only the highest scoring applicants will be placed on the Civil Service Employment List.
An applicant's ranking on the Civil Service list will be based on their final score which will be calculated as 20% of your rating for Education and Experience as outlined in the application supplemental questions, and 80% of your rating for the Oral Board Interview.
Individuals on the hiring list will be subject to the following:
• An extensive background investigation, including local, state, and national criminal and fingerprint checks.
•A polygraph examination to verify the information you have supplied on your Non-Sworn Questionnaire application and other background and employment documents.
Veterans, Native American, or Disability preference points will be added to the final score for those that are placed on the Civil Service Employment List. If you qualify for preference points as outlined in the Employment Profile, you must submit your documentation at the Oral Board interviews. DD 214's must be the Member 4 Copy that indicates characterization of service.
If you are in need of Americans with Disabilities Act-related accommodation during the testing process, please call 520.791.4241 at least 48 hours prior to the evaluation.
CONTACTS:
All inquiries should be addressed to the below individuals. Do not send emails to jobs@tucsonaz.gov, because this is utilized only for outbound notifications.
Ryan Scheuch, 520.837.4175 or email:
Ryan.Scheuch@tucsonaz.govJocelyn D. Maez, 520.837.4176 or email:
Jocelyn.Maez@tucsonaz.govJOB CODE: 6324/0715
To ensure accurate payroll information for tax purposes, the successful candidate will need to provide their original Social Security Card or original letter from the Social Security Administration with their social security number prior to beginning work with the City of Tucson.
The City of Tucson hires lawful workers only - US citizens or nationals and non-citizens with valid work authorization - without discrimination. Federal immigration laws require all employers to verify both the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In its efforts to meet the law's requirements, the City of Tucson participates in the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to aid employers in verifying the eligibility of workers.
Retired City of Tucson employees receiving benefits from the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System who are considering reemployment with the City should be aware that pursuant to Section 22-37(g) of the Tucson City Code, retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of reemployment with the City of Tucson unless you have been separated at least twelve consecutive months before returning to work AND you return to a non-permanent employment classification. Creditable service does not accrue during any reemployment period.
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