KFS provides forensic services to a wide range of public sector and private organisations, across the UK and abroad. We pride ourselves on delivering a quality service, and building strong working relationships with our customer base.

Examiner of firearms and related items for forensic purposes including identification, classification, testing, comparison and shooting incident investigation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Examination and interpretation within all aspects of firearm-related casework.
• Operate, test-fire or dismantle firearms and related items.
• Conduct examinations off-site or at crime scenes.
• Attend court to give evidence.
• Make contemporaneous examination notes, photographs and diagrams as appropriate; create and keep accurate records of all work undertaken.
• Work alone or as part of a team to strict standard operating procedures (in accordance with international standards, including ISO17025).
• Handle firearms and related items in a safe manner.
• Act as safety observer during test-firing of firearms.
• Conduct equipment performance tests.
• Maintain records for stock and reference materials.

Skills and Competencies

• High level of relevant technical and scientific knowledge
• Good understanding of relevant firearm-related legislation/law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Practical ability
• Organised, logical, balanced and methodical approach
• Customer focussed

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated and interested individual, who approaches work with a positive attitude.
• Ability to take on a high level of responsibility.
• Ability to work on own initiative within a documented framework.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to produce all work to the highest standard.
• Team player, showing support and consideration for others.
• Careful, trustworthy and resilient.

Qualifications

Ideally degree level, minimum A-Level Science, or equivalent.

Experience

Required: Experience in the forensic examination of firearms and related items, including comparison microscopy.
Desirable: Experience in complex Firearms casework interpretation, including scene and off-site work.

Closing date: 28th February 2020

In return we offer:
- 25 days annual leave
- Pension
- A highly competitive salary
- Relocation package if required
- Part time/flexible working if required