Responsibilities

The primary job duties of the Firearms Examiner are to examine and interpret firearms evidence associated with alleged criminal acts. Specific duties of the Firearms Examiner may include, but not limited to performing the following duties with little or no direct supervision:

• Examination and test firing of firearms.
• Comparisons of fired bullets and cartridge cases.
• Entering specimens into NIBIN and reviewing correlations.
• Acting as a second/verifying examiner on cases completed by other examiners.
• Conducting administrative and technical reviews of case records.
• Testifying in courts of law regarding analyses performed.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• The position requires a bachelor’s degree in forensic science or a physical science (chemistry, biology, etc.) is required. A graduate degree is a plus. Direct relevant experience as a Firearms Examiner may be considered in lieu of the requisite degree.
• Certification in Firearms Examination through AFTE strongly preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Experience in a Forensic Firearms environment is required:
• Prior successful completion of a formal training program for firearms examination in an accredited laboratory is required.
• A minimum of two years of examiner experience (after the training) in an accredited laboratory is strongly preferred.
• The successful candidate must be able to gain Forensic Analyst licensure from TFSC (Texas Forensic Science Commission) within the first 4 months of employment.

Compensation

Houston Forensic Science Center offers a competitive salary and benefit package.

How to apply

Interested applicants also meeting the job requirements may apply via our website, hfsctx.gov

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