Job Description
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2500385
Department: Police
Division: PD-Criminalistics
Opening Date: 03/04/2025
Closing Date: 3/18/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: NU
Position Summary Identify, examine, analyze, evaluate and interpret evidence in the investigation of crimes; use forensic science in the analysis of evidence in order to reach scientific conclusions in the area of Firearm / Tool Marks; effectively communicate results and findings, verbally and in writing, to the appropriate parties. Refer to the Crime Laboratory Director's chart of standards for specific qualifying criteria. 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 Forensic Scientist Firearm and Tool Mark SCT- Trainee: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology or related field.
Additional academic courses required as specified in the FBI QAS CODIS requirements.
Forensic Scientist Firearm and Tool Mark I SC1 - Entry Level: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology or related field;
and One (1) year of examination training and/or casework.
Additional academic courses required as specified in the FBI QAS CODIS requirements.
Forensic Scientist Firearm and Tool Mark II SC2- Journeyman Level: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology or related field;
and Three (3) years of examination training and/or casework;
OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology or related field;
and Five (5) years of examination training and/or casework.
Additional academic courses required as specified in the FBI QAS CODIS requirements.
Forensic Scientist Firearm and Tool Mark III SC3 - Advanced Level: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology;
and Eight (8) years of examination training and/or casework;
OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology;
and Ten (10) years of examination training and/or casework.
Additional academic courses required as specified in the FBI QAS CODIS requirements.
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
Refer to the Crime Laboratory Director's chart of standards for specific qualifying criteria. Preferred Knowledge - Fundamental examinations conducted by Firearms and Tool Marks
- Fundamental theories and techniques of firearm and tool mark examinations and related duties
- Fundamental stereo and comparison microscopes, assorted accessories and equipment used in the Laboratory
- Fundamental assorted firearms, firearms safety, and their function
- Fundamental assorted ammunition brands and their components
- Operations, services, procedures and activities of a forensic laboratory
- Fundamental methods and techniques of forensic evidence collection and evaluation
- Fundamental operation of forensic instruments, equipment and tools
- Operation of basic power and hand tools
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations
- Computers and various programs and data bases
- Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE)
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS)
Preferred Skills & Abilities - Maintain appropriate visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Recognize anomalies, formulate hypotheses and take appropriate action
- Perform forensic evidence collection, identification and analysis
- Operate a variety of forensic laboratory equipment and instruments in a safe and effective manner
- Prepare complex technical written and verbal reports
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships
- Identify similarities and differences between shades, colors, shapes, sounds, forms, textures or physical appearance associated with job related objects, materials and tasks
- Interpret a variety of technical instructions
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.
The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.
Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.
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Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?
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Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).
- No High School Diploma
- High School Diploma or GED
- Non/degree accredited
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Juris Doctorate
- Doctorate
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Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.
- No experience
- 1 to less than 6 months
- 6 to less than 12 months
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 years to less than 11 years
- 11 years to less than 12 years
- 12 years to less than 13 years
- 13 or more years
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