Crime Lab Scientist 1 (Firearms)

THIS A SENSITIVE GOVERNMENT POSITION

Please review the GBI Employment Disqualifiers before applying for this position. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver's history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.

The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.

The within the GBI is currently looking to fill Crime Lab Scientist positions in the . Applicants selected for employment will be offered a position at the following crime laboratories as the final work location:

Headquarters located in Decatur, GA Western Lab located in Midland, GA
Coastal Lab located in Pooler, GA
Applicants must select their geographic location preference(s) by answering the supplemental questions during the application process. Applicants may also be given an opportunity to select their geographic location preference(s) at the time of interview. THE 18-24 MONTH TRAINING PROGRAM MAY BE HELD AT A LAB OUTSIDE OF THE FINAL WORK LOCATION. PLEASE NOTE:
Some positions/locations listed in this announcement are not currently open. However, we are building a pool of qualified applicants. Apply now to be considered when opportunities become available.
ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE INVITED TO ATTEND THE DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC SCIENCES INTERVIEW WEEKEND AT THE GBI HEADQUARTERS, LOCATED AT: 3121 PANTHERSVILLE ROAD, DECATUR, GA 30034. Headquarters, Decatur, GA

• TESTING WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH (MUST PASS TEST TO INTERVIEW).
• INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH.

All applicants must download (right click to save), complete, and upload the Pre-employment Questionnaire. Failure to complete and upload the Pre-employment Questionnaire will result in your application being rejected. Click the following link to download the questionnaire . Pre-employment Questionnaire .

Only qualified applicants who complete and submit the State of Georgia application and Pre-employment Questionnaire will receive email notification with a link to schedule a test appointment. The notification will consist of the link to schedule a test appointment and times.

<span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span> DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under immediate or limited supervision performs laboratory examinations and comparisons on physical evidence (firearms and components, bullets and cartridge cases, distance determination tests, tool markings, serial number restoration, and NIBIN database) submitted by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies for investigative and legal purposes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluates and test fires various types of firearms.
• Performs laboratory examinations, scientific analysis, and comparisons on firearms and firearms related evidence that may include hazardous biological and chemical substances.
• Performs serial number restorations on firearms.
• Performs distance approximations.
• Issues reports that accurately reflects the results of examinations.
• Provides expert testimony in court in the discipline of Firearms Examination.
• Stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Use highly technical equipment
• Work assigned hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The incumbent will occasionally be required to stand; walk; reach, carry with hands and arms; stoop and kneel. Frequent light lifting and/or moving 10lbs. of evidence kits or supplies unassisted is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The positions require the incumbent to work in a laboratory setting which includes shared office space with other Crime Lab personnel. These positions must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in the laboratory to include lab coat, gloves, face mask and protective eye wear. PPE will be provided.

NOTE Employees will be required to complete a training program for up to 24 months at the Headquarters in Decatur, GA before being place at an assigned location. Firearms/Toolmarks Identification
The Firearms and Toolmarks Section is a versatile, well-equipped unit offering a number of services that can be useful to investigators. This unit provides examinations of firearms and components, bullets and cartridge cases, distance determination tests, toolmarks, serial number restoration, and NIBIN database.

For additional information on the , please visit the GBI website. <span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in a natural, physical, or forensic science from an accredited college or university with the successful completion of at least 40 semester (or 60 quarter) hours of coursework in natural sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc...)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to applicants that, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

• Current DOFS Employees

* Successful completion is considered a "C" or better in coursework. YOU MUST UPLOAD A COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION! * TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE IN A WORD DOCUMENT OR PDF. NO PHOTOS, JPEG FILES, OR SCREENSHOTS ALLOWED!
Transcripts can be unofficial for the application process. If currently enrolled in college, your transcript should include all courses that you are currently enrolled in.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent will occasionally be required to stand; walk; reach, carry with hands and arms; stoop and kneel. Frequent light lifting and/or moving 10lbs. of evidence kits or supplies unassisted is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

These positions require the incumbent to work in a laboratory setting which includes shared office space with other Crime Lab personnel . These positions must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in the laboratory to include lab coat, gloves, face mask and protective eye wear. PPE will be provided.

NOTE: This position will require some travel and operating a state vehicle for court. A valid Georgia drivers license is required.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND ENSURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE STEPS BELOW. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN AN INCOMPETE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

• Uploaded transcripts and any required course content(s) when completing the application. TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE IN A WORD DOCUMENT OR PDF FORMAT. NO PHOTOS, JPEG FILES, OR SCREENSHOTS ALLOWED.
• Uploaded A COMPLETED Pre-employment Questionnaire with the State of Georgia Application.
• Selected the preferred lab locations.

Supplemental Information: EXAMINATION SUBJECTS:
The test will be relative to the discipline or position you select. If you apply for multiple disciplines, additional tests may be required. There are no study materials available for the test.
The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

• Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.
• The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.
• Applicants must present a professional image during all phases of the GBI hiring process, to include when interviewing, either in-person or virtually. The attire and appearance of applicants interviewing must be what is generally accepted as both professional and appropriate for a business work environment.
• Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit a copy of the credential evaluation as part of the application process. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at THE GBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER