Criminalist 1A1B

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law preserve peace protect the people reduce fear and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Crime Scene Unit is a 24hour operation within the NYPD Detective Bureau that responds to all major Incidents within the 5 boroughs of New York City. The Unit provides high quality forensic services of crime scene documentation enhancement qualitive determination and trajectory documentation. The unit is nationally accredited and seeks to provide comprehensive quality evidence collection and crime scene investigation services using the latest technology available.

The Crime Scene Unit is seeking one (1) qualified candidate for a Criminalist 1A/1B position. Selected candidate will be assigned to the Crime Scene Units Quality Assurance Section within the Detective Bureau to receive training for and the performance of crime scene investigation the testing of evidentiary material required in scientific criminal and civil investigations and quality assurance activities necessary to maintain the Units status as an accredited forensic inspection agency.

Duties may include but not be limited to the following:

Successful completion of the Units crime scene investigation training program.
Respond to crime scenes. when necessary to assist with the documentation enhancement and presumptive testing of crime scenes as well as evidence and submission and the preparation of detailed forensic reports
Technical review of casework and courtroom testimony.
Train in routine repairs and preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment
Work as a member of the Units Quality Assurance Section assisting with all activities necessary to maintain the Units status as an accredited forensic inspection agency. This includes but is not limited to:
Document control
Preparation for and execution of internal audits and external assessment activities
Investigation and documentation of nonconforming work
Maintenance of and data entry into multiple quality assurance databases
Preparation and observation of the Units proficiency testing program
Spearhead the Units courtroom testimony review program: coordinate with the legal representatives of the 5 boroughs of New York City obtain transcripts of testimony and ensure that technical reviews are done of the transcripts.
Spearhead the Units case file request program: communicate with all requesting parties ensure that case files are completed appropriately and sent to the requestors maintain and accurate and up to date database of requests.


WORK LOCATION:
15014 Jamaica Ave Queens NY 11432

WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday Friday 8:00 AM 4:00 PM


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with federal Law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26 union benefits such as dental and vision coverage paid annual leave and sick leave paid holidays a pension and optional savings and pretax programs such as Deferred Compensation IRA and a flexible spending account.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55a Program.

Qualifications :

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with specialization in criminalistics forensic science chemistry biology physics molecular genetics genetics biochemistry molecular biology entomology anthropology ecology or a closely related scientific or engineering field.

2. For Assignment to Assignment Level I B
In addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements For All Assignment Levels above to be assigned to Assignment Level IB individuals must have at least one year of satisfactory fulltime experience in criminalistics forensic science or analytic chemistry or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.

3. In addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements above to be assigned to Assignment Level II individuals must have one of the following:
1. One year of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level IB; or 2. One additional year of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science for a total of two years of such experience; or 3. A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling two years of experience as described above.

4. In addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Assignment Level IB above to be assigned to Assignment Level III individuals must have one of the following:
1. Two years of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level IB and/or II; or 2. Two additional years of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science for a total of three years of such experience; or 3. A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling three years of experience as described above.

5. For Assignment to Assignment Level IV
In addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Assignment Level IB above to be assigned to Assignment Level IV individuals must have one of the following:
1. Three years of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level IB II and /or III; or 2. Three additional years of experience in criminalistics or forensic science for a total of four years of such experience; or
3. A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling four years of experience as described above.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime