Forensic NIBIN Technician

Forensic NIBIN Technician

Salary

$22.04 Hourly

Location

467 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301, NC

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

04503

Department

Police

Division

Police

Opening Date

06/28/2026

Closing Date

7/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for a Forensic NIBIN Technician to perform difficult technical work in the form of triage, acquisition and correlation reviews of cartridge cases submitted for entry into the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize NIBIN imaging technology and microscopy, enter cartridge cases and review files and images that have been entered into local and national firearm databases for potential associations (NIBIN Database).
• Test fire a wide variety of firearms into bullet collection and recovery systems to determine possible use in criminal activities; clean and maintain firearm test fire related resources such as bullet collection and recovery systems and test fire facilities.
• Conduct administrative reviews of NIBIN acquisitions and correlations; conduct correlation secondary/technical reviews.
• Provide information and guidance to law enforcement, attorneys, road technicians and various agencies regarding the potential association of cases entered into the NIBIN system; provide expert testimony in both state and federal criminal court proceedings.
• Process firearms and cartridges related to NIBIN entry for latent fingerprints and touch DNA ensuring timely entry of data into the NIBIN system; take digital photographs of latent prints developed on firearms and cartridges relating to NIBIN entry.
• Assist in the development and interpretation of procedures for conduct and administration of NIBIN systems in accordance with accepted forensic methods and ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation standards.
• Perform as the NIBIN Technical Leader (When those duties are assigned IAW ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation standards).
• Record results of data entry and system reviews on standard forms and complete reports of those activities; prepare accurate reports of evidence processing and activities associated with NIBIN data entry, correlation reviews, and hit associations.
• Travel to crime scenes and other related locations to collect firearms and cartridge cases for subsequent entry into NIBIN; report safety hazards; maintain chain of custody and integrity of evidence under their control; maintain report files and ensure proper evidence storage in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain inventory of NIBIN equipment and cartridges for test fires and supplies; maintain logs, assignments and work sheets as required.
• Train personnel in NIBIN acquisition and correlation when assigned; perform on call NIBIN Technician duties as required.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

No experience needed. One-year experience or training in NIBIN operations and firearm examination is preferred. Prior internship in the firearms and toolmark examiners field a plus.

Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in natural science, criminal justice, forensic science or a related field.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

Possession of an appropriate valid drivers license and ability to maintain insurability. Must successfully complete an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms (ATF) approved NIBIN training program and qualify to possess an ATF NIBIN system security clearance.

Preferred:

None.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

• This position is subject to pre-employment polygraph and/or CVSA testing.
• This position requires a pre-employment ballistic evidence visual acuity test.

From time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview, written test and visual equity test with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, background check, driving history check and polygraph and/or CVSA conducted by the Police Department.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Health and Dental Insurance:

The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.

Employer Paid Leave

Vacation Leave:

Regular employees begin accruing vacation leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on years of service

and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.

Sick Leave:

Regular employees begin accruing sick leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on the number of hours

scheduled to work; regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. Sick leave hours accumulate without

limits and may be used toward creditable service upon retirement from the NC Local Governmental Retirement System.

Holidays:

The City of Fayetteville observes 12 paid holidays per calendar year. When Christmas day is on a Wednesday, an

additional holiday is provided making for 13 paid holidays.

Bereavement:

Regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. The City will authorize 24 hours per calendar year to mourn or

attend a funeral or memorial service of a family member.

Retirement:

The City of Fayetteville assists employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the NC

Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular employees

scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member

of this system, employees are required to contribute 6% of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.

Deferred Compensation Plans:

To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These

programs enable regular full-time, and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, an opportunity to save a

portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefits. These programs are the NC 401(k)

plan and NC 457 plan; both administered by Empower. The City currently contributes 3% of base salary to an eligible

employee's NC 401(k) account with a proposal, but must be approved by Council, to increase to 4% for Plan Year 25/26.

Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits:

Realizing that each employee may have different insurance needs, the City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employees expense through payroll deduction:

• > Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) - Healthcare and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (pre-tax)
• > Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• > Optional Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Death Benefit:

The first year an employee contributes to the retirement system, the City provides a death benefit of $3,000 once the

employee is benefits eligible. After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided

by the NC Retirement System that is equal to the highest 12 months' salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no

less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.

Pay Periods / Deduction for Benefits / Direct Deposit:

City employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday). Benefit deductions are taken for 24 pay periods of the year. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit.

Employee Assistance Program:

The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance

on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and job.

01

Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.

• I have read and complied with the above statement.

02

In the list below you will find automatic disqualifiers for employment with the Police department. Please make sure you review this information carefully. Criminal History- Candidates shall NOT have committed or been convicted of: a. a felony; b. a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than two years; c. a crime or unlawful act defined as a "Class B misdemeanor" within the five year period prior interview date ; d. four or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as "Class B misdemeanors" regardless of the date of conviction; e. a combination of four or more Class A Misdemeanor or Class B Misdemeanor regardless of the date; f. DWI g. Drug Use h. Marijuana: Cannot have used it in any capacity within the last 12 months. i. Schedule 1,2,&3 Drugs: Cannot have used it within the last 5 to 10 years. Click here to find the list of what drugs are included in Schedule 1, 2, & 3.

• I have read and understand the above statement

03

Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you held an out-of-state drivers license (other than NC) in the past 3 years?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you currently have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville driving standard? Click here to view the City of Fayettevilles driving standards list of an unacceptable driving record criteria.

• Yes
• No

07

This position requires meeting and maintaining vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

08

Please indicate the highest degree you currently possess.

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• None of the Above

09

From the list below, please indicate the major coursework of your highest degree.

• Criminal Justice
• Forensic Science
• Natural Science
• Other Related Field
• None of the above

10

If you selected "Other Related Field" in the previous question, please list below the major coursework for your degree. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

11

How many years of experience do you have with a law enforcement agency or its equivalent in crime scene investigation?

• 4+ years
• 2 - 3 years
• One year or less
• None

12

Briefly describe your experience with a law enforcement agency or its equivalent in crime scene investigation. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

13

From the list below, please indicate your area(s) of experience.

• Crime Scene Investigation
• Firearms Examination
• National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN)
• Other Related Field
• Not Applicable

14

Briefly describe your experience in the area(s) selected in the previous question. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

15

Please describe the forensic methods, tools or processes you are familiar with. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

16

Have you completed an internship in the firearms and toolmark examiners field?

• Yes
• No

17

If you have completed a prior internship in the firearms and toolmark examiners field, please indicate where you completed the internship. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

18

Do you have experience in NIBIN operations and firearm examination?

• 5+ years
• 3 - 4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Less than one year
• None

19

Briefly describe your experience in NIBIN operations and firearm examination. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

20

How many years of experience do you have with firearms?

• 5+ years
• 3 - 4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Less than one year
• None

21

Briefly describe your experience with firearms. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

22

What experience do you have in preparing detailed reports? (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

23

This position requires you to successfully complete an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms (ATF) approved NIBIN training program and qualify to possess an ATF NIBIN system security clearance. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

24

Have you completed an ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms) or Forensic Technologies NIBIN course or have any firearm related certifications?

• ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms) Course
• Forensic Technologies NIBIN Course
• Other Related Firearms Course
• Not Applicable

25

If you answered "Related Firearms certification" to the previous questions, please list the certification(s) you possess. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

26

This position requires you to work with firearms on a daily basis. Are you willing to accept this working condition?

• Yes
• No

27

This position requires being on call to occasionally respond to crime scenes and to the laboratory to complete high priority casework. Are you willing to accept this working condition?

• Yes
• No

28

This position requires working a flexible schedule to include some evenings, weekends and holidays. Are you willing to accept this working condition?

• Yes
• No

29

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED! You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your application MUST include the following: • Drivers License Number • Employer information including salary, address, phone number, supervisor name, and reason for leaving for each employer • Complete Education History (including High School) • A complete 10-year history to include gaps you have had between employment and/or school attendance. Example: Office Assistant 1/2011 - present The Company 123 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 555-5555 Unemployed 6/2004 - 12/2010 Unemployed Student 12/2000 - 6/2004 My High School Fayetteville, NC 28301 Applications without a 10-year history and all the required information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application for completeness.

• I have read and understand the above statement

Required Question

Employer City of Fayetteville

Address City Hall

433 Hay Street

Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301

Phone 910-433-1635

Website https://fayettevillenc.gov/jobs