Job description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Bronx District Attorney's Office seeks a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Bronx District Attorney's Office has an opening for a Forensic Analyst in its Forensic Science Unit (FSU), within the Strategic Enforcement and Intergovernmental Relations Division. The Forensic Science Unit oversees all cases with forensic science evidence including DNA, fingerprints and ballistics. Additionally, the FSU coordinates cold case homicide and sexual assault investigations. The Forensic Analyst is responsible for providing the FSU with investigative and analytical support for cold case homicide and sexual assault investigations, and supporting the Office in gathering forensic evidence reports.

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 6-12 month probationary period.
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required; two (2) years of criminal justice or forensic science or genealogy-related experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Advanced Excel experience preferred.
• Capable of building institutional relationships with community residents and organizations, police, and other law enforcement agencies.
• Criminal justice system experience preferred.
• Must be able to adhere to strict requirements regarding legal records management, data protection, and privacy/confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.
• Knowledge of NYS courts and the criminal justice system preferred.

To Apply

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, use the below link or follow the below instructions.

https://tinyurl.com/Forensic-Analyst

For City employees, to complete your application and be considered for this position, please log into NYCAPS Employee Self-Service (ESS), click on Recruiting Activities > Careers, and search for Job ID 577051.

For all other applicants, please visit www.nyc.gov/jobs/search and search for Job ID 577051.

Upon your completion of the City application through NYCAPS, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at bxdarecruit@bronxda.nyc.gov.

Post Until Filled

**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney's Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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