Cold Case Forensic Analyst — DNA & Ballistics Investigations

Bronx District Attorney; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bronx District Attorney's Office seeks a Community Coordinator to support the Forensic Science Unit and assist with cold case investigations. You will help manage case files, coordinate with NYPD, OCME, and other partners, and contribute to evidence submission and reporting workflows.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and may have experience in criminal justice or forensic science; strong Excel and Office skills, organization, ethics, and deadline-driven work are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of criminal justice or forensic science experience preferred.
• Experience with NYPD and DAO paperwork encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist NYPD Cold Case detectives in identifying unsolved homicide and sexual assault cases with forensic evidence.
• Maintain a database of unsolved homicide and sexual assault case files.
• Assemble unsolved homicide and sexual assault case files
• Collaborate with the BXDA Forensic Science Unit, NYPD and OCME to identify and submit evidence for forensic testing.
• Assist with investigative genealogy investigations.
• Liaison to the NYPD Laboratory for narcotics, ballistics and other laboratory sections.
• Order and provide laboratory reports for narcotics, ballistics and other sections.
• Support the Strategic Innovations Division with other duties as assigned.
• Newly hired employees may be eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule after 2 years of employment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Community relations

Fast-paced environment

Deadline-driven

Attention to detail

Data privacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

The Bronx District Attorney's Office seeks a Community Coordinator to support the Forensic Science Unit and assist with cold case investigations. You will help manage case files, coordinate with NYPD, OCME, and other partners, and contribute to evidence submission and reporting workflows.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and may have experience in criminal justice or forensic science; strong Excel and Office skills, organization, ethics, and deadline-driven work are essential.