About the position
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.
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 Enforcement and Intergovernmental Relations Division.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 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 education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' above.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Two (2) years of criminal justice or forensic science experience preferred.
- Extensive training and experience with genealogy is required.
- 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.
Benefits
- 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.
- Optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.
