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Firearm and Tool Mark Examiner

Shine Systems is currently seeking a Firearm and Tool Mark Examiner based in Fort Gillem, GA

Will be required to travel OCONUS

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Examine evidence and forensic materials and render all items safe
• Examine evidence items for any signs indicating make, model, modifications, place of origin, manufacturer or maker, and serial numbers.
• Examine evidence items for unique or indicative tool marks, using magnification, etching, x-ray, and/or photographic techniques to best exploit the evidence items
• Use photographic equipment to capture still images of each evidence item and relevant key portions of the evidence item, or other exhibits, to support further analysis, conclusions, and documentation.
• Perform forensic examination of tool marks on a wide variety of weapons and IED related evidence
• Produce detailed notes and reports
• Perform technical and administrative reviews of other examiners casework
• Instrument maintenance
• Interact and collaborate with other group/team members and other forensic staff to ensure a high quality and accurate product
  

Required Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following fields:
  • Examination of lead and other metal fragments
  • Examination and microscopic comparison of bullets, ammunition components, and firearms
  • Examination of tool marks as having been produced by a particular tool
  • Shot pattern examinations, gunshot residue examinations, trajectory analysis
  • Collection, preservation, and processing of evidence and event reconstruction
  • Experience in more than one of the above fields is preferred
• One (1) year of experience as the lead of a team of firearms and tool mark examiners is desired.
• Experience working with an OIF/OEF Laboratory, TEDAC facility, or other NGIC, DoD or ATF Lab; interagency or state/local law enforcement forensics labs preferred
• Must be able to successfully pass all medical requirements for deployment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a skills assessment.
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Able to obtain a U.S. Passport.

SHINE Systems is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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