Topic: Firearms Examiner Position - Boston Police Department

[Tom D'Ambrosio]

Job Title:   Criminalist, 1 year, grant funded position
Job ID:      341141

Laboratory/Physical Sciences
This is a temporary, grant-funded position for approximately 12 months

This is a provisional appointment.

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Physical Comparison Unit, the Criminalist will be assigned to the Firearms Analysis section and performs instrumental analyses of evidence for the purpose of comparison and identification.  Evaluates the nature, origin and significance of physical evidence; maintains and operates laboratory instruments; maintains laboratory records and prepares written technical reports of analysis; provides effective expert testimony in court; provides assistance and training to assigned staff; evaluates and implements new scientific techniques; and evaluates evidence at crime scenes.  Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

A minimum of two (2) years of full-time professional experience as a firearms examiner or trainee required.  Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job. A bachelor's degree in forensic science, forensic identification, physical science, criminal justice, or a related field required.  Master's degree in one of the aforementioned degree areas highly preferred.

A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK  WILL BE CONDUCTED ON ALL APPLICANTS.
A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST IS REQUIRED.
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED.

Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-union/RL-18
Hours Per Week: 35
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