Firearms Technician

Pay Range: $20.44/hr. - $25.55hr. hourly compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Workdays & Hours: Monday–Friday 6 am – 6 pm (in-office).

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Firearms Technician job is available with the City of Fort Worth Police Department – Investigative & Support Command.  This position performs a variety of examinations & analysis on firearms, cartridge cases and other firearms related evidence for the Fort Worth Police Department. Utilizes the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) to enter cartridge casings into the system.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED and no previous experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Firearms knowledge that includes: (Safety, Functionality, NIBIN)
• Chain of custody experience (Principles and procedures of record keeping)
• Microsoft Office (Excel) experience.
• Court testimony experience.

The Firearms Technician job responsibilities include:

• Test-fire all types of firearms (including larger caliber) in types of conditions
• Work with biological hazards
• Use an operate the NIBIN database system
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Examines firearms for the presence of trace evidence and determines the need to recover and preserve evidence when present; evaluates and documents the condition of the seals and packaging of all evidence to be examined.
• Test-fires firearms, collects and preserves fired ammunition components for comparative analysis; temporarily restores non-functioning firearms using parts from the firearms collection to obtain standards
• Documents examination findings according to established standard operating procedures and prepares comprehensive reports describing examination results
• Provides professional courtroom testimony regarding evidence examination and findings
• Maintains Firearms Reference Collection, equipment and supplies.
• Provides training to law enforcement and justice personnel as required.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations

Working Conditions

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises; and may be exposed to biohazards.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Final candidates selected for hire in the Police Department will be subject to a criminal background, drug screen, polygraph examination and fingerprint check. Applicants must not have used marijuana during the previous twenty-four (24) months, nor illegally used any controlled substances within the last five (5) years. The candidate must provide a DNA buccal sample after date of hire. Must have ability to apply for a Forensic Technician licensure by the Texas Forensic Science Commission within 1 year of hire. Must comply with mandatory requirements for annual hearing and blood screening for lead direction.

Environmental Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Positions in this class typically requires working with office equipment; touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, walking and repetitive motions.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Salary : $20 - $26