Download the board of county commissioners announces the

CUYAHOGA COUNTY ANNOUNCES
THE FOLLOWING CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Forensic Scientist 2 – Firearm &
Toolmark
Medical Examiner’s Office
Location: 11001 Cedar Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Salary: $49,353.25 - $69,086.07
Hourly Rate: $23.73 - $33.21
Pay Range: 11
Reports to: Firearm & Toolmark Lab Supervisor
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Monday through Friday
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor of Science degree in natural/physical science and two (2) years
of laboratory experience performing firearms and toolmark evidence analysis; or an equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts examinations and comparisons of firearms, bullets,
shells, casings, tool marks and other related items; applies instrumental, physical,
and/or chemical techniques in the examination of firearm and tool mark evidence;
disassembles, reassembles, renders safe, and tests firearms to determine operability,
safety, and accuracy; documents unique characteristics and records physical
parameters using measuring projections, micrometers, etc.; performs distance
determination and examination of gunshot patterns with test standards; uploads into
and reviews data from NIBIN, the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network;
prepares findings and issues reports based on the results of the examination.
Reviews/compiles case files and firearm evidence. Cleans and maintains worksite and
laboratory equipment; transfers and maintains evidence in storage. Testifies in court as
an expert witness; communicates with attorneys and law enforcement personnel;
attends meetings.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete an on-line profile. Applications and resumes will
only be accepted through the on-line process.
Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., XXX
FS2- Firearm & Toolmark pre-screening questions:
Do you have a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, chemistry, Forensic Science or closely
related field?
Do you have a Master of Science in the forensic related area?
Have you worked in a Forensic laboratory?
Do you have at least 6 months to one (1) year experience in firemark/toolmark evidence
analysis?
Do you have two (2) years of experience as a firemark/toolmark examiner in a forensic
laboratory?