Medicolegal Death Investigator - Medical Examiner's Office -- J16080 - 38900

Nueces County•Marietta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role receives reports of death, visits death scenes, conducts investigations regarding the circumstances of death, examines decedents, and prepares official investigative reports. The investigator releases cause and manner of death information according to office policies and trains newly hired Medical Investigators. The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in fields such as Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Biomedical Science, or a closely related field; OR Associate’s degree in a related field with 1-3 years of additional verifiable work experience; OR Certification as an RN, EMT-Paramedic, or equivalent medical certification with 1-3 years of additional verifiable work experience.
Knowledge of the Texas State Medical Examiner Act and related statutes.
Knowledge of crime scene investigation and procedures.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of human anatomy, health care systems, basic pathophysiology, and medical terminology.
Skill in identification and assessment of wounds.
Skill in photography.
Skill in fingerprinting and other identification techniques.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Excellent computer skills, including word processing.
Ability to maintain security of the work area, evidence, and information.
Ability to respond to inquiries from the public and official agencies in a pleasant, effective, and professional manner.
Ability to work well with other agencies to facilitate effective investigation and appropriate services.
Must maintain certification and/or licensure as a Registered Nurse, Paramedic, or equivalent medical certification, if applicable.
Must have a valid Texas driver’s license, motor vehicle liability insurance, and personal injury insurance; or have a self-reliant source of transportation.
Must have available transportation during the entire workday.
Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation, including a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Achieve registration by the American Board of Medical Death Investigators (ABMDI) within two (2) years.
Completed Death Investigator Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators.

Responsibilities

Answers calls from the death notification phone line, evaluates jurisdictional authority, and makes a preliminary determination regarding case disposition.
Conducts death scene investigations, including visiting the scene, drawing diagrams, taking photographs, and interviewing witnesses and family members.
Examines decedents for wounds or other evidence pertinent to death.
Prepares written investigative reports on findings and observations.
Contacts physicians, medical facilities, and investigative agencies to obtain medical information.
Coordinates identification measures, especially for unidentified decedents.
Contacts next of kin regarding death notification and disposition of remains.
Releases appropriate information regarding cases to agencies, including the news media.
Serves as a liaison with law enforcement agencies, coordinating information exchange.
Provides general 24-hour security and supervision of the medical examiner’s building.
Monitors alarm systems.
Consults with Medical Examiners regarding necessary follow-up information.
May assist in the transfer and return of physical evidence to law enforcement agencies.