Medical Death Investigator

Arapahoe County•Centennial, CO

15d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for conducting death investigations per Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) §30-10-606, the Medical Death Investigator performs a variety of forensic analytical duties in the investigation of deaths to assist in the determination of cause and manner of death.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic autopsy procedures, medical technology, physiology, anatomy
Knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures, methods, equipment and techniques used in law enforcement and death investigations
Knowledge and demonstrated skill in the use of forensic practice and procedures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, fellow workers, other police and legal agency officials, hospital staff and the general public.
Ability to use and exercise sound judgement and react effectively in an emergency situation
Ability to prepare accurate and comprehensive reports, ability to report the results of laboratory tests clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
High School degree or GED
Exposure working in a Coroner’s/Medical Examiner’s Office or related medicolegal environment
Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR), background check, & drug screening.
Required to work rotating on call shifts and during emergency situations, when requested.
Successful completion of Colorado Justice Information System (CJIS) training.
Must complete ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800.
Must complete all training in order to obtain ABMDI within two years of hire and maintain certification through continuing education.
May be required to complete additional training at the request of Arapahoe County Human Resources and the Coroner.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
3+ years’ experience conducting death investigations
American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigator Certification
Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

Responsibilities

Officially pronounces death and coordinates with local police jurisdictions in the matters of evidence and death scene documentation.
Receives initial notifications of death and responds to scenes of death to perform death investigation and take custody of body. Obtains custody of, removes and/or transports body and all pertinent evidence to ensure chain of custody.
Locates next of kin and makes death notification, interview family regarding deceased and obtains past medical history, funeral home selection and disposition of remains and personal effects; communicates and sees to the needs of the distraught families, makes referrals as necessary.
Conducts interviews of witnesses and pertinent persons relating to the death of the deceased, prepares oral and written comprehensive reports relating to each investigation, maintains records of each investigation and provides repots to official agencies when requested. Communicates details of investigations to the Coroner/Forensic Pathologist as appropriate.
Coordinates the efforts of multiple experts and databases of outside agencies in order to properly collect and preserve necessary items to determine identification of deceased.
Reviews requests for release of information and records to ensure that request fall within guidelines of applicable laws. Disseminates information to appropriate community partners in a responsible and accurate manner.
Testifies in court of law in regard to death cases.
Maintains electronic case record system and logs/records daily cases not requiring Coroner response.
Assists in the storage and release of bodies, personal belongs, evidence and medications.
Maintains inventory of investigative equipment and supplies.
All other duties as assigned by the Coroner.