What are the responsibilities and job description for the Evidence Collection Technician position at DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION?
- DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
- Full-Time
- No Exam Required
Job Description
The DOC seeks to recruit Evidence Technicians for its Correction Intelligence Bureau. Under executive direction and with latitude to exercise independent judgement, the incumbent will be responsible for:
- Processing crime scenes and ensuring proper evidence collection, which is critical
- Respond to, secure, document, and process crime scenes, including but not limited
of property, fires, contraband recoveries, and escapes.
- Work in coordination with Investigators from the Correction Intelligence Bureau, assisting
investigations.
- Oversee the Evidence Control Section, where all evidence, found items, and contraband
- Routinely conduct tours to all the DOC facilities, meeting with facility management to
- Serve as a liaison with vendors, independent labs, and other city law enforcement entities
- Assist the department in training staff in proper evidence collection protocols and are often
- Prepare written reports on all evaluations and analyses
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of full-time paid experience in correction, social work, psychology, law, public administration or related field providing direct services to an inmate or detention population within a correctional or related facility; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full-time paid experience as described in “1” above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Service as an inmate in a correctional or related facility may be substituted for a portion of the required experience up to a maximum of two years on a year for year basis. A graduate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social work, psychology, law, criminal justice or public administration which includes a field placement performing duties as described above may be substituted for up to one year of full-time paid experience as described above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of full-time paid experience as described in "1" above
Preferred Skills
Evidence Technicians should have a strong investigative background, with excellent communication skills, strong analytical and report writing abilities. Extensive knowledge of accepted methods of crime scene processing, evidence handling, and evidence processing is desired. The successful candidate must clear a background investigation and have a valid driver’s license.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Category:Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
Salary : $68,996 - $79,345
