Firearms Examiner

The following statements are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities of the job. The organization retains the right to modify or change the duties and responsibilities of the job at any time.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the recognition, identification, documentation, and scientific collection of all physical evidence pertinent to the investigation of a criminal act.
• Applies general theories of firearms analysis as it relates to modern laboratory techniques, practices, and procedures used in a forensic laboratory.
• Assures compliance with laboratory safety procedures. Emphasizes compliance of handling hazardous materials and evidence preservation supporting the other forensic disciplines.
• Communicates verbally and in writing scientific thoughts in a concise and understandable manner to audiences from a variety of backgrounds.
• Operates and understands laboratory equipment, techniques, and technology used to examine firearms and toolmark evidence.
• Maintains and assures confidentiality.
• Collects trace evidence.
• Prepares sketches and diagrams to include dimensions of the scene and to establish location of evidence and relationships of all relevant data.
• Prepares detailed reports and documentation for investigative use and court proceedings.
• Prepares, processes, and maintains a variety of written reports and records pertaining to lab processes and activities.
• Advises law enforcement personnel at crime scenes to ensure continuity and preservation of evidence.
• Appears in court as an expert witness as required.
• Processes evidence and coordinates with the Colorado Bureau of Investigations or other law enforcement and forensic agencies.
• Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes.
• Provides technical and professional assistance upon request.

Nonessential Functions

• When a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of Commissioners, all Larimer County employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

• Required: bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with study in forensics or other hard science.
• Required: one (1) year experience performing crime scene and/or laboratory duties associated with the processing of firearms or tool mark evidence in a law enforcement agency.
• Required: possession of a valid driver's license by date of hire.

Benefits

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.

• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account

• Short and Long Term Disability.

• Employee Assistance Program

• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment

• Accident Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.

• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

Hiring Process

• Complete the Online Application

• Pre-Employment Questionnaire

• Assessment Testing

• Oral Board Interview

• In-depth Background Investigation

• Polygraph Examination

• Captain's Interview

• Pre-Employment Medical and Drug Screen

Applicants must meet all of the following:

• Be legally authorized to work in the United States

• Cannot have a felony conviction

• No convictions involving domestic violence

• No use of illegal drugs within the past five years

• No use of marijuana in any form within the past two years

Recruitment Contact

If you have any questions, email Renee at coltonrg@co.larimer.co.us or call 970-498-5127.

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Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.