CRIMINALIST

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 New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair City through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The Police Laboratory analyzes evidence that is submitted related to a crime. The evidence may be firearms, controlled substances, clothing, or anything that may be deemed probative to the determination of the events and persons at a crime scene. After the evidence is analyzed, the resultant paperwork must be scanned and submitted to the various District Attorney's offices in anticipation of possible use during a trial. Some of the work have time constraints because of the needs of...