What are the responsibilities and job description for the NIBIN Forensic Examiner position at Police?
Position Summary
Coordinate the processing of firearms and firearm components in support of the Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) process. Perform physical inspections of various firearms to collect data for verification, testing, and tracking. Test fire various firearms to collect physical evidence for data analysis. Support and enter information into the eTrace database. Conduct and support eTrace investigations for firearm ownership. Work with the CGIC team and support the cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF).
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice; and
Three (3) years of experience in maintaining records and performing data entry.
Experience in a scientific laboratory preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Successful completion of the APD Firearms Safety Course within six (6) months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge
- Basic operations, services and activities of a forensic laboratory program
- Basic operational characteristics of equipment and tools
- Basic scientific laboratory techniques and procedures
- Office procedures, methods and equipment including computers
- Principles and procedures of record keeping
- Basic operations, services and activities of a records management system
- Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
- Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- General firearms knowledge and firearms safety
- Copperfire and Tiburon software
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Operate a variety of forensic equipment and instruments in a safe and effective manner
- Interpret and explain department policies and procedures
- Respond to requests and inquiries from department Personnel
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Maintain the confidentiality of the information received
- Operate a variety of office equipment
- Maintain and update a variety of records and logs
- Prepare clear and concise reports
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Perform the essential functions on the job with or without reasonable accommodation
