Criminal Firearms Examiner II

JOB LOCATION
8555 Double Helix Ct Englewood, Colorado City of Aurora, Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization.

At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:
Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community

Competitive total compensation package

Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away

On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement

Access to innovation workspacesPRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The hiring salary range for this position is $79,030 - $98,787 annually.

The deadline to submit applications is June 19th, 2026, However, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

The Firearms Examiner II performs analysis of forensic evidence through a variety of methods related to Firearms examinations. This position reports to the Aurora Police Department and is assigned to the Unified Forensic Laboratory (UFL) in Englewood, CO. The UFL is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory which provides forensic services to law enforcement agencies within the City of Aurora, Arapahoe County and Douglas County in Colorado.

The UFL is an entity designed to support the criminal investigative functions of the agencies it serves.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Performs mechanical function examinations of pistols, revolver, rifles and shotguns.

Examines firearms-related evidence to include bullets, fired cartridge cases, fired shot shells and shotshell components, and unfired ammunition.

Safely test fires firearms.

Compares test fire bullets to bullets from the crime scene or individuals to determine whether the evidence bullets were fired from a particular firearm barrel.

Compares test fired cartridge cases/shotshells to fired cartridge cases/shotshells from the crime scene to determine whether the evidence cartridge cases/shotshells were fired in a particular firearm.

Performs serial number restoration on firearms with obliterated serial numbers.

Performs Brass

TraxTM acquisitions of test fired cartridge cases and crime scene cartridge cases into the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN).Performs Matchpoint+TM correlation reviews to identify and disseminate NIBIN leads.

Issues reports regarding analysis of evidence

Testifies as an expert witness in municipal, state and federal courts as necessary regarding analysis

Maintains chain of custody of evidence

Makes reagents/standards used for processing and verifies their performance

Performs basic instrument maintenance when necessary

Performs verifications and technical reviews of casework

Maintains the firearms reference collection and stock ammunition collection.

Maintains compliance with ISO  standards

Performs other related duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

Must have obtained a bachelor’s degree in forensic science, a physical or natural science, or directly related field, from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Successful completion of a documented firearms examiner training plan, similar in scope to the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners training manual (approximately 2 years in length).3 years of experience as a firearms examiner in a law enforcement laboratory or directly related environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification by the Association Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners Knowledge:

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