JOB
The deadline to submit applications is July 5th, 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.
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:
Knowledge:
Appropriate scientific procedures and equipment used in firearms examination
Safe handling practices for firearms and chemicals in use by the laboratory
Investigative methods and techniques
Rules of evidence and court testimony
ISO 17025-2017 accreditation requirements as they apply to firearms examination
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Skills:
Abilities:
Licenses and Certifications Required:
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Personnel:
Physical Demands:
Medium work that involves moving no more than 50 pounds with or without assistance at a time Frequent Hand/eye coordination to operate computer, laboratory instruments and other testing instruments Infrequent Foot/eye coordination to operate motor vehicle Occasional Visual acuity correctable to 20/40 with no color impairment to interpret data Occasional Speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communications with other employees and citizens
Work Environment:
Equipment Used:
Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel and menu driven databases as a part of the laboratory automated systems Microscopes. This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment
