FORENSIC FIREARM/TOOLMARK EXAMINER 

Job Number:

377305

Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

FORENSIC FIREARM/TOOLMARK EXAMINER

Chicago Police Department

Number of Positions: 2

Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners are responsible for examining and test firing firearms, performing serial number restoration, gunshot residue testing, examining ammunition components to determine if they share a common source, and maintaining laboratory equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Perform examinations and comparisons of firearms, bullets, cartridge cases, shot shells, and other related items. 
• Apply instrumental, physical and/or chemical techniques in the examination of firearm evidence. 
• Examine items of evidence under a comparison microscope or stereo microscope for identifiable markings. 
• Restore obliterated serial numbers and other weapon identification markings using various processes including acid etching and chemical methods. 
• Perform distance determination and examination of gunshot patterns with test standards. 
• Compare and evaluate positive forensic matches of evidence ensuring that any discrepancies are adequately explained and/or justified. 
• Make microscopic comparisons and potentially identify striated and/or impressed toolmarks as having been made by the same tool. 
• Analyze evidence toolmarks recovered from multiple crime scenes to determine if the scenes are related to a single tool. 
• Prepare detailed and accurate reports. 
• Interact and advise City, County, and State agencies on policy and processing of evidence.
• Testify as an expert witness regarding forensic analysis explaining evidence identification criteria and substantiating examination findings. 
• Ensure chain of evidence procedures and quality control standards are followed in firearm and evidence identification investigations.
• Comply with unit performance measures and adhere to established Laboratory goals and objectives. 
• Enter evidence and test fired cartridge cases into the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), correlate data, and distribute results.

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be all inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class. 

LOCATION: Chicago Police Department

Bureau of Detectives

3340 West Filmore, Chicago Il. Homan Square

SHIFT/HOURS: M-F 8:30-4:30 PM

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university in a natural science, chemistry, biology, physics, forensic science or a directly related field. 
• Successful completion of a documented Firearm and Tool Mark Examiner training program equivalent to the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners’ (AFTE) Training Manual.
• Two years of experience as a trained Firearm and Tool Mark Examiner working in a forensic laboratory. 

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) certification.
• Membership in the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners.
• Technical Advisor, Quality Assurance, or Training Coordinator experience. 
• ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) accreditation familiarity. 

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS 

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected. 

NOTE: Candidates must pass a background investigation, drug screen and other pre-employment procedures as determined by the Chicago Police Department.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required. 

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 or disabilityaccommodations@cityofchicago.org. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request. 

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer 

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Lori Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm Central Daylight Time (CDT). Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CDT on 07/10/2023. No exceptions will be made.

Job Posting

: Mar 30, 2023, 5:01:00 AM | 

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

: Jul 11, 2023, 4:59:00 AM

BU: 20 | Salary: $117,840 

Pay Basis

:Yearly

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