Job Opening: Forensic Investigator
Department: Medical Examiner
Location: Fair Acres Building 19, Lima, PA
Opening Date: December 8, 2020
Closing Date: until filled
Starting Pay: $21.00 per hour
Scheduled Hours: variable shifts; overtime required as needed
Medical Investigators work for medical examiners' offices, gathering and examining evidence to determine the cause of death in criminal cases and unnatural or unattended deaths. They may be present at the scene of the death to ensure that collected evidence gets safely transported to the laboratory for analysis.
Under the direction of the Director, the Medical Examiner Investigator I:
Receives reports of deaths from physicians and other medical workers, police, funeral directors, family or other persons. Determines if case is within legal jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner. Prepares written documentation of reported deaths
Conducts investigations of deaths including interviewing, compiling reports, visiting scenes of death or injury, and collecting evidence
Secures physical scientific and pathological evidence at death scenes
Takes death scene photographs
Transports or coordinates transport of dead body from scene of death
Verifies identity of decedent and notifies next of kin
Controls death scene investigation; cooperates with law enforcement agencies in criminal cases
Takes inventory of decedent's property and coordination for property protection
Prepares reports of investigative findings; prepares death certificates, property forms, release forms, evidence inventories and related documents
Testifies in depositions and court relating to investigative findings
Other duties as assigned
High school graduate or equivalent
Experience as a morgue tech or autopsy tech
Knowledge of human anatomy
Knowledge of and skill in the utilization of radiological techniques
Knowledge of health and safety standards and practices
Ability to lift and move deceased individuals and be able to lift safely up to 100 pounds
Strong computer skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Able to exercise independent judgement
Residence Requirement: The County of Delaware has a residency requirement for employees. Anyone applying for this job must reside in Delaware County or be willing to move to the County within six months of starting employment.
To apply, please fill out our online application form.