1 Outreach Investigator Job in New York, NY
NYPD Civilian Jobs is Hiring an Outreach Investigator Near New York, NY
- DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
- Full-Time
- No Exam Required
Job Description
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.
We exist to provide answers in support of families, victims and community during times of profound need.
The core values of the OCME are to put the mission of the agency first, to be truly dedicated and to have integrity in every aspect of our professional life. Reporting directly to the Outreach Supervisor, the Outreach Investigator will provide a thorough investigation to locate potential next of kin. Typical tasks include but are not limited to the following:
- Review all case information (photos, notes, documents) in attempts to locate next of kin information or any leads that will result in such
- Perform investigative searches using a variety of databases, social networks, and search engines
- Manage list of assigned cases ensuring all investigative steps are completed with accuracy and in appropriate timeframe.
- Communicate with both internal and external agencies as needed.
- Assist families in taking the appropriate steps to determine final disposition and provide them with available resources as needed.
- Maintains proficiency in our case management system and appropriately documents all investigative steps in detail.
- Perform other investigative duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
2. For Assignment to Assignment Level I - B
In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements For All Assignment Levels" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level I-B individuals must have at least one year of satisfactory full-time experience in criminalistics, forensic science or analytic chemistry, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals must have one of the following:
1. One year of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B; or 2. One additional year of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of two years of such experience; or 3. A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling two years of experience as described above.
4. In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I-B above, to be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must have one of the following:
1. Two years of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B and/or II; or 2. Two additional years of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of three years of such experience; or 3. A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling three years of experience as described above.
5. For Assignment to Assignment Level IV
In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I-B above, to be assigned to Assignment Level IV, individuals must have one of the following:
1. Three years of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B, II, and /or III; or 2. Three additional years of experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of four years of such experience; or
3. A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling four years of experience, as described above.
Preferred Skills
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this positionAdditional 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:Health
Job Summary
Full Time
$76k-102k (estimate)
02/22/2024
06/15/2024
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