Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office – Crime Laboratory
Salary: $54,600–$76,800 annually (negotiable based on training & experience)
Opening Date: December 6, 2025
Closing Date: Until filled
About the Position
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Crime Laboratory is seeking a Firearm and Tool Mark Examiner to join our forensic science team. Experience is preferred but not required. This role involves the scientific examination and comparison of firearms-related evidence, including bullets, cartridge cases, and other ammunition components.
Examiners determine whether evidence was fired from a specific firearm and may also perform tests to determine caliber, rifling characteristics, firearm functionality, and the restoration of obliterated serial numbers.
Applicants without experience must be willing to complete a year-long training program with an independent provider, including approximately six months of out-of-state onsite instruction (if accepted into the program).
How to Apply
For more information or questions, please contact:
Marcelle Folse, Firearm Supervisor
email- folse_mm@jpso.com
call- 504-875-3878
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (natural science degree preferred)
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Must possess a valid driver’s license
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Must pass a visual acuity test
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Trainees must complete an approved training program and pass a competency test
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Trained analysts must pass periodic proficiency tests
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Must be a U.S. citizen
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Must be at least 21 years of age
Duties & Responsibilities
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Examine and compare bullets, cartridge cases, and other ammunition components
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Perform caliber and rifling characteristics determinations
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Test firearm function and safety
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Restore obliterated serial numbers
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Test-fire firearms and download ammunition
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Enter and correlate cases into the IBIS system
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Collect and/or transport evidence
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Prepare reports and visual aids suitable for court presentation
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Testify in court as an expert witness
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Respond to and assist with processing crime scenes
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Work under the supervision of a senior forensic scientist or supervisor
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Communicate effectively with both scientific and non-scientific personnel
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Operate laboratory equipment and motor vehicles
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Safely handle biological and chemical hazards
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Follow QA/QC requirements and laboratory procedural manuals
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Adhere to all established policies and procedures
How to Apply
For more information or questions, please contact:
Marcelle Folse, Firearm Supervisor
email- folse_mm@jpso.com
call- 504-875-3878