Topic: Firearms Examiner-Colorado Bureau of Investigation-Denver or Grand Junction

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Open Competitive - Residency Waiver
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 
Department of Public Safety
COLORADO BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
                       

Job Title:  CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR II
WORKING TITLE: FIREARMS EXAMINER

osition Number: 10587
 

Job Location: DENVER, CO or GRAND JUNCTION, CO 
Salary:  $5593 - $7956

ALTHOUGH THIS IS THE FULL SALARY RANGE, NEW EMPLOYEES ARE TYPICALLY APPOINTED AT OR NEAR THE RANGE MINIMUM.
Release Date:  July 21, 2010 Apply By: August 4, 2010
Employment Type:  Full-Time
Class Code:  A2A3XX

     
Information About The Job:

LOCATION: COLORADO BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
LABORATORY
DENVER, CO
-OR-
COLORADO BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
LABORATORY
GRAND JUNCTION, CO


The Colorado Department of Public Safety is comprised of six divisions; Executive Director's Office, Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Division of Criminal Justice, the Division of Fire Safety, and Colorado Integrated Criminal Justice Information System. The primary mission of the Department of Public Safety is to provide a safe environment for the citizens of Colorado by maintaining, promoting and enhancing public safety through law enforcement, criminal investigations, fire and crime prevention, recidivism reduction, and victim advocacy. The current open position as announced below is with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation whose primary mission is to suppress crime, promote safety and security, and manage statewide criminal justice information; deliver excellence in criminal and background investigations, forensic laboratory services, and comprehensive criminal justice data management; and to build trusting relationships and partnerships within the state and in local communities to improve the quality of life in Colorado.

DUTIES: This position examines and compares forensic evidence related to firearms and toolmarks employing physical, microscopic, chemical, and photographic techniques. Assures proper procedures are applied by researching new techniques and reviewing forensic literature, maintains scientific instrument and photographic equipment, and writes standard operating procedures and training manuals. Completes quality assurance measures required in the Firearms Section. Communicates with attorneys, law enforcement officers, co-workers, and citizens in regard to evidence collected, testing employed, and interpretation of results. Instructs and supervises law enforcement officers regarding the significance of various types of physical evidence and proper evidence collection procedures. Travels statewide (to honor subpoenas) to present testimony in criminal court, as a professional and articulate representative of the CBI. Responds to requests for assistance at crime scenes. Evaluates scene, protects, gathers, secures, and transports physical evidence which may be hazardous, complex, perishable, or valuable in nature. Enforces the laws of the State of Colorado as an agent sworn with that responsibility.

REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in criminalistics, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, physics, forensic science or a field related to the work assignment plus TWO YEARS of professional experience in forensic firearms analysis at the journeyman level using techniques specifically followed in forensic laboratories.

SUBSTITUTIONS: Applicant's work experience which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be willing to be fingerprinted, successfully pass a polygraph, drug test, psychological suitability test, and an extensive background investigation. If you have used any illegal drugs in the past three years, or have been convicted of a felony, or domestic violence, you will be disqualified and will not be hired.

FLSA: If the position is entitled to overtime pay, the applicant must be willing to accept compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay.

If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program, CRS 24-21-201 through 24-21-214, please notify the Human Resource Analyst listed on the announcement.

 

How To Apply:


Review the duties, minimum qualifications and any necessary special requirements carefully. If you meet the qualifications, and would like to apply for this position, you must submit the following mandatory documents: State of Colorado Application, resume, and copy of college transcript by 5:00 p.m., August 4, 2010. The application must be completed on line and the resume and a copy of college transcript must be e-mailed to: rhonda.johnson@cdps.state.co.us Late documents will not be accepted.

Please direct questions to Rhonda Johnson at 303-239-5761 or e-mail to: rhonda.johnson@cdps.state.co.us

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Applications are a part of the selection process and will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for the position. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum requirements section. Address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties and minimum requirements. Attach additional pages if necessary to fully explain your experience and accomplishments. If documents (transcripts, licenses, certificates, etc.) are required make sure you include them in your application packet. Failure to include the required information and/or documents by the application deadline may result in your application not being considered for the position. Resumes must be included in the application packet but will not take the place of the Official State Application Form.

HOW TO ACQUIRE AN APPLICATION: STATE OF COLORADO APPLICATIONS FOR ANNOUNCED VACANCY may be obtained from the State of Colorado Job Announcement Site:

Http://www.gssa.state.co.us/announce/Job+Announcements.nsf/Web+Pages/WelcomeAppl?OpenDocument

APPEAL RIGHTS: Your application will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resource Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum position requirements. If your application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements, you will not be considered for the vacancy. You will be notified of the results of the application review. If there are questions related to your qualifications meeting the minimum requirements, your application will be reviewed by a different qualified Human Resource Specialist. If your application is rejected, you may contact this office to attempt to resolve any questions you may have concerning your qualifications. You must contact this office within five (5) days from the date of notice of rejection of your application.

If you still do not agree with our decision concerning your qualifications, you have the right to have your application rejection reviewed by the State Personnel Director. Your request for Director's review must be received in the State Personnel Board's office within ten (10) days from receipt of the notice. To request this review you must use the Colorado State Personnel Consolidated Appeal/Dispute Form at the following website:
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-SPB/SPB/1232721347216 You must include: 1) Job Title; 2) Agency involved; 3) Name of agency representative spoken to during informal resolution attempts; 4) Date(s) of the conversation; 5) specific issue; and 6) reason(s) you believe the decision is arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to rule or law.




APPLICATION, RESUME, AND COPY OF COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE RECEIVED
NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., AUGUST 4, 2010.


 

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