Firearm/Toolmark Examiner

US-GA-Forest ParkFull-timePosted Jun 30, 2026

Amentum is currently seeking a Firearm/Toolmark Examiner based in Forest Park, GA. You will support exploitation missions to both CONUS (Continental United States) and OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) locations. This is a full-time role that requires travel and deployment as needed to support mission requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Examine evidence and forensic materials and render all items safe.

  • Examine evidence items for any signs indicating make, model, modifications, place of origin, manufacturer or maker, and serial numbers.

  • Examine evidence items for unique or indicative tool marks, using magnification, etching, x-ray, and/or photographic techniques to best exploit the evidence items.

  • Use photographic equipment to capture still images of each evidence item and relevant key portions of the evidence item, or other exhibits, to support further analysis, conclusions, and documentation.

  • Utilizing and submitting to national databases.

  • Perform forensic examination of tool marks on a wide variety of weapons and IED related evidence.

  • Produce detailed notes and reports.

  • Perform technical and administrative reviews (AR/TR) of other examiners' casework.

  • Perform quality checks of instruments and reagents.

  • Interact and collaborate with other group/team members and other forensic staff to ensure a high quality and accurate product.

Minimum Requirements:

  • One (1) year of experience working independently in a forensic laboratory performing firearms and toolmark evidence comparison and analysis.

  • Independent experience must include the following:

    • Safe firearm handling to include firearm maintenance, gunsmithing, reloading, ballistic performance, bullet casting, shotgun patterning, and firearm manufacturing methods.

    • Techniques to visualize, evaluate and compare firearms, bullets and cartridge cases.

    • Use of microscopes and measuring devices for comparison of ammunition components, firearms, and various toolmarks.

    • Performance of serial number restoration.

    • Experience in technical and administrative case file review.

  • Have 20/20 vision or correctable 20/20 vision with no detected color vision deficiencies.

  • Must be able to obtain a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance. (Please note: US citizenship is required to obtain a US Secret security clearance).  

  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active US Passport. Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS.

  • Must be able to complete and pass a medical assessment per customer requirements. 

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