CBI Technician; Forensic Services​/NIBIN - Pueblo

Department Information

THIS POSTING IS ONLY OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.

A(n eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

Our Mission – Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.

Our Vision – Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.

Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, Service.

The State of Colorado is committed to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness, providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their authentic self.

We highly value work life balance and offer training, professional development, and a wide range of benefits.

• Medical and dental options for employees and dependents; short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, legal resources, and discounts.
• State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
• Job-protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
• Paid medical leave benefits from the State of Colorado.
• Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements.
• Retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, optional 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Generous paid time off: 11 paid holidays, accrued annual and sick leave, four annual wellness days.
• Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) for counseling, referrals, and resources.
• Tuition reimbursement and reduced tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
• Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services maintains four operational forensic science laboratories throughout the state:
Denver, Pueblo, Grand Junction, and the Northern Region. Forensic Services is responsible for the scientific analysis of physical evidence collected from crime scenes and operates under the CBIFS Quality and Management system in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation standards.

• Typical work hours:
  Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Primary work is in an office; majority in‑person position.
• 50% active work involving moving, lifting, organizing objects.
• 50% office work including data entry.

This position enters information into various information/database systems in support of the Firearms section and the forensic laboratory system. The role utilizes multiple databases including the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) and the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This position may be called upon to provide courtroom testimony.

• Screen fired cartridge cases for suitability for entry into NIBIN; microscopically screen cases for the number of sources; make entries in NIBIN Brasstrax system; review correlations in NIBIN Matchpoint; test‑fire submitted firearms; document all steps in LIMS; write search notification reports; complete correlation and technical reviews.
• Responsible for case submission in LIMS, receiving evidence from law enforcement agencies, and following approved and legal guidelines for evidence handling. Ensure chain of custody and proper packaging. Transport evidence between CBIFS laboratories and the evidence vault. Release evidence back to submitting agency after testing. Create accurate laboratory records and enter all information into LIMS.

• Three years experience researching confidential databases, cataloging information, and clerical responsibilities.
• OR a combination of related education and/or experience equivalent to three (3) years. If education substitutes work experience, an unofficial transcript of the relevant education must be provided with the application.

• Current CDPS employee.
• Laboratory experience or familiarity with laboratory processes.
• Knowledge and experience handling firearms.

• Must be Colorado resident at the time of application.
• Successf…