Topic: FA/TM Examiner Position - San Francisco Police Department

[Andy Smith]

8260 Criminalist II, Firearms & Toolmarks
Recruitment #PBT-8260-058525
 
http://www.jobaps.com/sf/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=PBT&R2=8260&R3=058525

Department: Police Administration
Analyst: Nancy Sessa
Date Opened: 1/11/2012 12:50:00 PM 
Filing Deadline: Continuous 
Salary: $39.99 - $48.60/hour; $83,174.00 - $101,088.00 approx. annual 
Job Type: Permanent PBT 
Employment Type:  Full-Time
 
This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rule 111A.

Please note:  Applications for this recruitment process will be accepted on a continuous basis and may close at anytime.  Interested candidates are encouraged to immediately apply.
 
Summary of Job Description:
Under supervision performs sophisticated collection, analysis and evaluation of evidence utilizing standardized and industry accepted techniques to classify, match and identify a variety of firearms, weapons, cartridges, bullets, various toolmark comparisons and similar ballistics evidence.  Conducts complete scientific test of firearms evidence utilizing chemical and microscopic techniques and instrumentation which may include forensic photography, lasers, x-ray cameras and computer networking linked to federal, state and local databases; documents findings; prepares technical  written reports of laboratory examinations and communicates directly with law enforcement, attorneys, and various agencies regarding results found; prepares evidence in order to provide expert  court testimony as to findings; maintains records and files, stores evidence, keeps abreast of scientific advancements in forensic fields by attending conferences, reading technical journals, seminars, and training sessions.