Part-Time Deputy Medical Examiner (MEO)

Walworth County•Elkhorn, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision and as assigned, the deputy medical examiner is responsible for investigating reportable deaths to include determining jurisdiction of the case, completing narrative reports in a timely manner, assisting with autopsies, and performing other duties as required. This position has a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) of 0.80. Applications are being accepted from current County employees as well as members of the public.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and seven months to one year of relevant prior experience.
Proven experience in ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals as well as ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Knowledge of Wisconsin State Statutes concerning investigations of deaths, investigative techniques, principles and practices used in determining cause and manner of death.
Valid driver's license.
Proof of minimum liability auto insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Medicolegal death investigator preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct investigations of deaths in Walworth County in accordance with Wisconsin State Statutes as requested/directed by the appointed Medical Examiner.
Evaluate death scenes, examine and preserve evidence, investigate the circumstances of death by obtaining personal data and medical history via records and interviews; and establishes initial assessment of cause and manner of death as natural, suicidal, accidental, or homicidal.
Assist in the identification of decedent, and determines and coordinates proper disposition of the body, including removal and transportation of the body to the morgue.
Notify next of kin personally or in conjunction with law enforcement/other agencies.
Answer family questions and concerns.
Prepare reports documenting the facts and findings of all death investigations and other activities regarding the decedent.
Examine bodies, investigate cause and manner of death and prepare and issue certificates, disinterment permits, and other legally binding documents for embalming and cremation.
Assist in the collection, preservation, and chain of custody of bodies, criminal and physical evidence, specimens, and property.
Release bodies and property to the appropriate agency, funeral director, or family member and secures documentation of the transaction.
Take photographs of bodies and other evidence at autopsies or death scenes as required.
Testify in civil and criminal cases when necessary.
Establish and maintain effective working and public relations with various local and state law enforcement agencies, other county departments, medical personnel, funeral service professionals, and the public.
Attend training meetings and seminars and maintain current knowledge of methods and procedures through professional literature, or publications.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.