Medical Examiner Investigator

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Taylorsville, UT

7d • $26 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Medical Examiner (OME) seeks a Medicolegal Death Investigator. In this role, you will be 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 under Utah Code 26B-8-205, including initial scene response, coordinating transportation of decedents, processing evidence, identifying decedents, and follow-up on investigations to aid in the determination of cause and manner of death. Due to the nature of this position, compliance with the Utah Department of Health Employee Immunization policy is required. Travel is required.

Requirements

• 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, criminal or death investigation; OR, Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the above stated requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a medicolegal death investigator.
• Experience with conducting excavations
• Scene investigative experience (CSI, detective, law enforcement officer, etc.)
• Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI).
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle 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.
• Assist medical examiners/forensic pathologists with complete documentation of evidence collected and recorded chain of custody, reports, and records gathering and review, and other requests as needed.
• Be familiar with laws and regulations regarding death investigation in Utah.
• Respond to incoming questions and complaints, provide information as allowed by law, explain policies and procedures, and facilitate resolution of issues as they arise.
• Facilitate information exchange between investigators and organ and tissue donation coordinators to allow for timely donation of organs and tissues.
• Coordinate information exchanges with law enforcement entities, treating physicians, attorneys and families.
• Experience with conducting exhumations and identifying human bones.
• Other duties, tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at any time.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
• 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