Medical Examiner Investigator

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Taylorsville, UT

1d • $25 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Medical Examiner (OME) seeks a Medicolegal Death Investigator. A Medical Examiner Investigator (Investigator II, non-post) is responsible for providing scene and telephonic response to deaths reported to the OME. The Investigations section is responsible for the investigation of all deaths falling under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Medical Examiner as stated in Utah Code 26B-8-205, including initial scene response, coordinating transportation of decedents, processing evidence, identifying decedents, and following up on investigations to aid in the determination of the cause and manner of death. Due to the nature of this position, compliance to the Utah Department of Health Employee Immunization policy is required. Travel is required. A Medical Examiner Investigator must be able to respond to a call within 30 minutes anywhere within Salt Lake County. Effective July 1, 2021, in-state work rules require all work to be performed while physically within the state’s borders. This position may be eligible to work a hybrid schedule of both in-office and telework days. Please note, a position’s eligibility for hybrid work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason. The State of Utah requires all employees to physically work inside the State of Utah Boundaries. The OME operates 24 hours per day / 7 days per week.

Requirements

• Is a current employee of the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner (OME).
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in forensic science, nursing, a biological science, criminal justice or a related field AND one (1) year of directly related experience in medical or criminal or death investigation, or any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the above stated requirements.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a).
• If offered this position, your continued employment with the OME is contingent upon passing a fingerprint background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a medicolegal death investigator
• Scene investigative experience (CSI, detective, law enforcement officer, etc.)
• Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI)

Responsibilities

• Handling phone calls reporting deaths, responding to death scenes, conducting investigations which include researching and gathering information, interviewing witnesses, real time database direct entry, preparing investigative reports, handling evidence, moving remains, and determining jurisdiction of deaths reported to the OME.
• Assisting medical examiners/forensic pathologists with completing documentation of evidence collected and recorded chain of custody, reports, and records gathering and review, and other requests as needed.
• Is familiar with laws and regulations regarding death investigation in Utah.
• Responding to incoming questions and complaints, providing information as allowed by law, explaining policies and procedures, and facilitating resolution of issues as they arise.
• Facilitating information exchange between investigators and organ and tissue donation coordinators to allow for timely donation of organs and tissues.
• Coordinating information exchanges with law enforcement entities, treating physicians, attorneys and families.
• Other duties, tasks, and responsibilities may be assigned at any time.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level