Topic: OPEN until FILLED: Austin PD Firearm & Toolmark Examiner Position

[Greg Karim]

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Position Information

Posting Title    Firearm and Toolmark Examiner  

Job Requisition Number    066766  
Position Number    112801  
Job Type    Full-Time  
Division Name    Police Headquarters  

Minimum Qualifications   
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in a field related to the job.  
Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:
Valid Texas Class C Drivers License

 
Notes to Applicants    If selected for an interview, you will be required to bring in a copy of transcriptions to verify educational credentials.

Applicants must submit a resume to be considered. A cover letter is optional.  

Pay Range    $23.59 - $30.66 per hour  

Hours    Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm; Shared On-Call Status  

Job Close Date
Departments may close a posting at their discretion    Open Until Filled

Type of Posting    External  
Department    Police  
Regular/Temporary    Regular  
Category    Technical  
Location    812 Springdale Austin, Texas  

  
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities   Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Responds to and coordinates shooting incidents with the lead detective and/or crime scene supervisor, utilizing disciplines related to the collection and documentation of firearm  evidence.  
Documents according to established standard operating procedures, collects, prepares, packages, preserves, and processes evidence for examination and analysis.
Performs comparative analysis of legally seized firearms, ammunition components, and/or weapons.  
Documents the unique characteristics of firearms during a forensic examination, to include thorough inspection, temporarily repairing/restoring firearms.
Restores serial numbers using various processes, including acid etching, magnetic, and electrochemical methods.
Performs comparative analysis of gunshot residue and distance determinations.
Documents all firearm and toolmark examinations performed and results obtained.
Educates police personnel in firearm identification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities   
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of city practice, policy, procedure, statutes, ordinances, and criminal law.
Knowledge of the Integrated Ballistics Identification System.
Knowledge of the theory and application of firearms identification.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to train others.
Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
 
This position requires a criminal background investigation  

EEO/ADA    City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445.

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Benefits
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/hr/downloads/employeebenefitsguide2010.pdf