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CLASS CODE: 2233
OPEN DATE: 3/3/2000

JOB TITLE	FIREARMS EXAMINER

ANNUAL SALARY	$77,402 - $96,152

DUTIES	A Firearms Examiner is a civilian employee of the Police Department who examines and identifies firearms, weapons, cartridges, bullets, and similar evidence in criminal investigations; collects physical evidence at crime scenes; analyzes and reconstructs the events occurring at crime scenes; conducts complete scientific tests of firearms evidence using laboratory equipment; prepares documentation and reports on the results of the collection and analysis of evidence; testifies in court concerning the results of examinations; provides expert testimony on general firearms capability and examination methodology; and does related work.

REQUIREMENTS	Graduation from a recognized four-year college or university; and Four years of full-time paid experience in examining and identifying firearms, weapons, ammunition, and similar evidence, including court experience as an examiner of firearms evidence in a criminal proceeding; and Submission of a Firearms Examiner Supplemental Training and Experience Questionnaire and the City application at the time of filing. A major in physical or natural science is desired, but not required. A valid California drivers license may be required prior to appointment. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and re-open the following workday. This examination will remain open until sufficient applications are received and may close without prior notice.

WHERE TO APPLY APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE CITY APPLICATION FORM. You may apply online on our website at https://personline.lacity.org/job_app/or you may download a paper application at http://www.lacity.org/per/appform.htm and the Training and Experience Questionnaire at http://www.lacity.org/per/exams/2233Sup.pdf and send both in by mail. You will have to have Internet Explorer version 5.5 or above and Acrobat Reader 6.0 or better. Applications may also be obtained at the following locations and times: Personnel Department Building 700 East Temple Street, Room 100, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (213) 473-9311 TDD (213) 473-9312 Van Nuys City Hall 14410 Sylvan Street, Room 105, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Tuesdays only 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Constituent Services Center 8475 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Cypress Park Community Center 929 Cypress Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90065 Wednesdays only 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m.

SELECTION PROCESS	Examination Weights: Training and Experience Questionnaire Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . 100% The examination score will be based entirely on an evaluation of the candidates overall qualifications. The evaluation, conducted by a panel of subject matter experts, based on job-related criteria, will consist of a review of the candidates employment application, including background and training, and the information contained in the Firearms Examiner Supplemental Training and Experience Questionnaire.

NOTES	A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list. You may take this examination once every 180 calendar days. Your name may be removed from the open competitive eligible list after 180 calendar days. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS Class Code 2233CONT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REVISED 03-23-07

NOTICE	If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Applicants or employees who believe that they have been discriminated against are encouraged to contact the Office of Discrimination Complaint Resolution at (213) 473-9123.