Job Opening: Forensic Investigator
Department: Medical Examiner
Posting Date: April 22, 2024
Pay Rate: $48,247.00 Annually
Shift: Weekends as needed and holidays
Proof of valid driver’s license
Ability to pass security background check
Must submit to a drug test upon hire and random drug testing throughout your employment
Associates Degree or higher with major course work in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Mortuary Science, Nursing, Crime Scene Investigation or Medical Terminology
Bachelor’s Degree or higher with major course work in Criminal Justice, Anthropology, Criminology, Mortuary Science, Nursing, Crime Scene Investigation or Medical Terminology
1 year work experience or practical internship experience
Work experience can be substituted for education requirement on a year-by-year basis
Determine if deaths fall under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Conduct telephone and scene investigations, interview witnesses, obtain information from first responders such as police, fire, and healthcare workers
Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
Knowledge of medical terminology
Use digital photography to document death scenes and trauma to the body
Use medical terminology to write investigative reports and scene narratives
Use computer to input data into a Case Management System
Responsible for locating and notifying next of kin which includes direct interaction with distraught families
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift and move bodies approximately 100 pounds or more, be exposed to unpleasant smells, hazardous chemicals, biological fluids, and extreme weather conditions when conducting scene investigations
Must be able to work any shift as necessary in a 24-hour period, including weekends and holidays.
Must be able to obtain ABMDI registry level certification within two years of hire. If already ABMDI certified, must maintain certification throughout the entire employment
To apply, please fill out our online application form.