Evidence and Property Control Specialist
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Company DescriptionJob Description THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY SERVING AS A PERMANENT EVIDENCE & PROPERTY CONTROL SPECIALIST OR FILED FOR THE CURRENT CIVIL SERVICE EXAM. 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. Under administrative direction, with latitude for independent initiative and decision making, incumbent will perform the following duties but are not limited to: -Control access to all evidence areas and ensure all areas are safe and secure. -Receive evidence from the NYPD, Medical Examiners, and outside entities. Document and secure the evidence and maintain the chain of custody. -Conducts inventory. -Maintains computerized reports and/or logs evidence and property information. -Operates computer terminals to input and retrieve information to ascertain the disposition of cases. -Other duties as assigned. Qualifications A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent; and a. Two years of full-time, satisfactory experience in the areas of security, law enforcement and/or active military duty; or b. Successful completion of 60 college semester credits at an accredited college or university with at least a 2.0 cumulative index grade point average. Driver License Requirement: By the time you are appointed to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension(s) or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment. Special Patrolman Requirement: At the time of appointment, you must meet the following qualifications for Special Patrolman status (a status given by the New York City Police Department pursuant to Title 38, Chapter 13 of the Rules of the City of New York). To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, candidates must have, in addition to the minimum qualification requirements, at least one year of experience in Assignment Level I or in a supervisory capacity. 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.