Forensic Analyst

The Office of the District Attorney Bronx County (BXDA) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By Pursuing Justice with Integrity the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large which continues to grow stronger every day.

In furtherance of this mission the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Forensic Analyst. This position would be a flex position meaning this Forensic Analyst will assist with all cold case investigations meetings and case conferences but their primary role will be to tree-build our investigations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Specific Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
-Assist NYPD Cold Case detectives in identifying unsolved homicide and sexual assault cases with forensic evidence.
-Maintain a database of unsolved homicide and sexual assault case files.
-Assemble unsolved homicide and sexual assault case files
-Collaborate with the BXDA Forensic Science Unit NYPD and OCME to identify and submit evidence for forensic testing.
-Assist with investigative genealogy investigations
-Liaison to the NYPD Laboratory for all narcotics ballistics and other laboratory sections.
-Order and provide laboratory reports narcotics ballistics and other laboratory sections.
-Other duties as assigned to support the Strategic Enforcement and Intergovernmental Relations Division.
-Newly hired employees may be eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule after a 612-month probationary period.
-All other duties as assigned

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/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 pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation IRA and a flexible spending account.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualifications :

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 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 :

Full-time