Evidence and Property Control Specialist II

City of New York•New York, NY

1d•$68,620 - $95,523•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) investigates deaths that occur in New York City under various circumstances, including criminal violence, accidents, suicides, sudden deaths in apparent health, unattended deaths, deaths in correctional facilities, and any suspicious or unusual manner. The OCME is guided by core values of Commitment, Accountability, Resilience, Excellence, and Service (CARES). This role operates under administrative direction with latitude for independent initiative and decision-making. The incumbent will be responsible for organizing workflow, managing assignments and work performance of Evidence and Property Control Specialists I (EPCS I), communicating information to staff, preparing performance evaluations, and training and mentoring assigned staff. The position also involves supervising EPCS Is, initiating progressive discipline, assisting Medical Examiners (MEs) in the autopsy suite by collecting, receiving, and inventorying property obtained during autopsies, operating agency vehicles for evidence and property control duties, inspecting vehicles to ensure all evidence is retrieved, and operating computer terminals for data input and retrieval. The role may also require performing duties under Assignment Level I and other assigned tasks. Selected candidates must be able to provide a DNA sample, may be required to be available 24 hours during emergencies as an essential position, and must be able to drive agency vehicles. Work authorization in the United States is required before employment can begin, and while the City of New York may provide some visa sponsorship assistance, OCME cannot guarantee it. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted, and final appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval.

Requirements

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
Two years of full-time, satisfactory experience in the areas of security, law enforcement and/or active military duty; OR Successful completion of 60 college semester credits at an accredited college or university with at least a 2.0 cumulative index grade point average.
Must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York by the time of appointment and must maintain this license for the duration of employment. License suspensions or an accident record may lead to disqualification.
Must meet qualifications for Special Patrolman status at the time of appointment.
To be eligible for Assignment Level II, candidates must have at least one year of experience in Assignment Level I or in a supervisory capacity, in addition to the minimum qualification requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience assisting MEs in the autopsy suite by collecting, receiving and inventorying property obtained during autopsy.

Responsibilities

Organizes workflow and is responsible for EPCS I assignments and work performance.
Communicates information to staff and other OCME staff.
Prepares performance evaluations for staff and submits them to management for review.
Trains and mentors assigned staff.
Supervises activities of EPCS Is and initiates progressive discipline as necessary.
Assists MEs in the autopsy suite by collecting, receiving and inventorying property obtained during autopsy.
Operates vehicles in the performance of evidence and property control duties to ensure vehicle safety.
Inspects vehicles to ensure the removal of all evidence that is retrieved from NYPD or other law enforcement agencies.
Operates computer terminal to input and retrieve information to ascertain the disposition of cases.
Perform all duties under Assignment Level I, when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.