Forensic Transport & Dispatch Technician

Harris County (TX)•Houston, TX

71d

About The Position

The Forensic Transport & Dispatch Technician responds to medicolegal death scenes, healthcare facilities, and residences throughout Harris County to assist in the investigation and transport of human remains to the Department; processes decedents upon their arrival to the morgue; and triages incoming notification of death calls to dispatch the appropriate response and resources needed.

Requirements

College transcripts (official or unofficial) required at time of application
Associate Degree from an accredited college or university
Maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Strong communication skills with effective organization and time management skills
Ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
Natural ambulation and manual dexterity skills due to the essential physical demands of continually manipulating bodies as part of the investigation process and loading / unloading bodies for transport

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Biological Sciences, or related field
Previous employment within a morgue or investigation setting.

Responsibilities

Responds and drives transport vehicle to identified death scenes, healthcare facilities, and residences throughout Harris County to assist in the investigation and transport human remains to the Department.
Takes scene photographs.
Inventories decedent personal property.
Picks up scene photos, surveillance, body cam footage, hospital / healthcare records, and other documents when needed
Checks in decedents upon arrival to morgue.
Takes digital fingerprints of decedents and follows-up with identification as necessary, ensuring decedents are properly identified upon arrival (including rebanding of decedents when needed).
Performs inventory of decedent prescription medications obtained from scene, healthcare facility, or residence.
Performs x-rays on decedents as requested
Answers main Forensic Investigations Division phone line as needed and triages phone calls and notification of death calls
Assists funeral homes with death certificate information; completes death inquests; coordinates with organ procurement agencies
Other Duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
One (1) floating holiday per year
Paid Parental Leave
Sick Leave
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Professional learning & development opportunities
Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
Flexible work schedule
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