Firearms and Ballistic Analyst - Forensic Sciences Branch

The Edmonton Police Services (EPS) has an immediate opening for one (1) individual to conduct forensic examination and identification of firearms, ammunition and any related components, firearms parts, and accessories. Please review the responsibilities and qualifications of this position before applying for this position which include :

• Maintaining continuity of exhibits for examination and court purposes.
• Examining firearms and ammunition, parts, and accessories to determine legal classification, mechanical condition, and functionality.
• Preparing a Certificate of Analysis, notes, photographs, and other related reports for disclosure to court.
• Ability to attend and testify in court as an expert witness.
• Test fire firearms and recover samples of fired casings for acquisition into the Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS) system with the Brasstrax instrument.
• Triage crime scene fired cartridge casings for source determination.
• Conduct correlation reviews of cartridge components with the MatchPoint instrument.
• Ensuring safety procedures are followed with respect to the handling of firearms, biohazard materials, chemicals, solvents, and other potential hazards.
• Performing serial number restoration.
• Conducting routine verification, preventive maintenance, repairs and / or troubleshooting of the following : IBIS system, firearms standard collection and the ammunition standard collection, and the firing range.
• Collaborating with both internal and external partners as it relates to on-going investigations.
• Assisting when required in the retrieval and transport of property / evidence.
• Assisting in weekly lead mitigation cleaning procedures.
• Successfully pass a yearly proficiency examination
• Performing other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

Hours of Work : 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program.

Salary Range : 21B, Salary Grade : 027, $43.10 - $54.11(Hourly), $3,448.20 - $3,888.80 (Bi-Weekly), $89,996.98 - $112,987.94 (Annually)

The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.