**THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT NYPD EMPLOYEES ONLY

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Forensic Investigations Unit’s mission is to support criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing forensic evidence in such a manner to ensure the integrity, quality, accuracy and timeliness of the scientific findings, opinions, interpretations and/ or conclusions.

The Forensic Investigations Unit is seeking a Managerial Criminalist, M-II

The Managerial Criminalist will ensure the procedures and protocols of the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Squad adhere to the "DOJ Interim Policy on Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis and Searching." The Managerial Criminalist will assist the Commanding Officer, FIU, in developing plans and budgets to address training needs and the professional development needs of current and new personnel. The Managerial Criminalist will ensure collaboration and coordination with case investigators, OCME, District Attorney's Offices (DAOs), and Investigative genetic genealogy companies to identify and/ or recommend potential cases. The Managerial Criminalist will have final approval of all IGGS cases submitted for genetic genealogy. The Managerial Criminalist will be the final arbiter between the IGGS and the OCME IGGS coordinator. The Managerial Criminalist will collaborate with DAO Executives to resolve issues and ensure their needs are being met. The Managerial Criminalist will address all technical concerns that arise with the investigative genetic genealogy companies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and un-emancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

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.

1. 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.

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.