CRIMINALIST

About the role

The Police Laboratory analyzes evidence that is submitted related to a crime. The evidence may be firearms, controlled substances, clothing, or anything that may be deemed probative to the determination of the events and persons at a crime scene. After the evidence is analyzed, the resultant paperwork must be scanned and submitted to the various District Attorney's offices in anticipation of possible use during a trial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee case management for incoming cases and evidence for assigned section
• Maintain staff levels, schedule and supervise overtime for subordinates
• Oversee and/or conduct training of personnel and advise management of training needs when necessary
• Resolve technical issues, where qualified, and inform management, if required
• Audit minor issues of testing nonconformance’s and ensure they are properly documented, where qualified
• Identify deviations from the management system or from the procedures for performing laboratory activities, and to evaluate the significance of those deviations
• Report to laboratory management on the performance of the management system and any need for improvement
• Assess potential risks and recommend actions to reduce risks

Requirements

Candidates selected will be assigned to the Police Laboratory within the Detective Bureau to Supervise scientific laboratory analyses and the testing of evidentiary material required in scientific criminal and civil investigations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• For Assignment to Assignment Level I - B: At least one year of satisfactory full-time experience in criminalistics, forensic science or analytic chemistry, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For Assignment to Assignment Level II: One year of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B; or two years of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of two years of such experience; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling two years of experience as described above.
• For Assignment to Assignment Level III: Two years of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B and/or II; or three years of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of three years of such experience; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling three years of experience as described above.
• For Assignment to Assignment Level IV: Three years of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B, II, and /or III; or four years of experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of four years of such experience; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling four years of experience, as described above.

Benefits

• 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
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Monday-Friday 0800 X 1600

Additional Information

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Residency Requirement
• New York City Residency is not required for this position
• 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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Job ID

779139

Posted until

2026-07-14

Title code

21849

Civil service title

CRIMINALIST

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

CRIMINALIST

- Manager

Job level

04

Number of positions

2

Work location

150-14 Jamaica Ave