Forensic Photographer

Duties

• Under direct supervision, selected candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
• Print and prepare daily case labels in accordance with operational requirements.
• Capture photographs for official purposes, including but not limited to autopsies, neuropathology, evidence collection, events, headshots, disaster exercises, and other relevant activities.
• Review photographs for quality control to ensure compliance with established departmental protocols and standards.
• Upload photographs to designated systems or applications for subsequent review by medical examiners.
• Aid other OCME staff in the execution of photographic projects, as necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper functionality of photographic equipment, reporting any malfunctions or issues to the supervisor.
• Attend staff and agency meetings as required
• Reviews and responds to emails.
• Perform any additional related duties as assigned by the supervisor or agency.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Three years of full-time paid satisfactory experience acquired within the last ten years as a professional photographer; or
• 2. An associate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including or supplemented by 12 credits in photography, and two years of full-time paid satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; or
• 3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including or supplemented by 24 credits in photography, and one year of full-time paid satisfactory experience as described in "1" above.

Note: Experience in film and camera sales is not acceptable. Experience as an amateur photographer such as that acquired in a hobby or leisure time activity is not acceptable.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in film and camera sales is not acceptable.
• Experience as an amateur photographer such as that acquired in a hobby or leisure time activity is not acceptable.
• Civil Service Exam: Civil service exam for Photographer or Senior Photographer maybe required.

55a Program

• This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.
• Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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.

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