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.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Innovations Division.

Newly hired employees may be eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule after 2 years of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of criminal justice or forensic science experience preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Advanced Excel experience preferred.
• Experience with NYPD and DAO paperwork.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications (Community Coordinator)

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in the first bullet.

Benefits

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Pay

$72,275.00 per year.

NYC Residency is not required.