IBIS Specialist

Description

The Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of IBIS Specialist. This person operates the National Integrated Ballistics Identification Network (NIBIN) and other specialized criminal processing systems and provides the Sheriff's Office and command officers with specialized crime data via NIBIN, video processing, and latent print processing.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $22.68 - $26.71

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2024.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include: entering fired firearms evidence and components into NIBIN; instructing the system to conduct comparisons against the system database; interpreting the results of the correlations and relaying these interpretations to SLED and ATF; maintaining and handling evidence submitted by this agency as well as other agencies; inputting and correlating information into/from NIBIN, test firing and conducting forensic examinations on firearms; processing and collecting latent fingerprint and DNA evidence submitted to the agency; conducting forensic examinations of surveillance videos and, when requested, enhancing audio on same; collecting, photographing, and performing forensic examinations on latent finger prints; providing analysis of shell casings and projectiles by using NIBIN equipment; cataloging and maintaining files of submitted samples; providing written reports of all findings; performing routine maintenance on NIBIN machine, and if required, testifying in court proceedings; training other NIBIN personnel in and outside the agency and performing other directly related duties consistent with the role and function. The IBIS Specialist may be designated to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications for this position include: A high school diploma (or GED) and 1 year of computer operation or automated fingerprint identification system research equipment experience. A valid SC driver's license. Basic knowledge of firearms, firearms components, and firearms terminology. Ability to safely work in a firearms/ammunition related environment. Ability to use EIS or complete EIS training. Ability to operate NIBIN computer system or successfully complete NIBIN training and refresher training. Ability to successfully complete National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) certification within six months of employment. Ability to gain NIBIN Instructor certification. Substantial oral and written communication skills and ability to work unsupervised at times.Closing Date/Time:

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