Transport Agent

Pierce County•Tacoma, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transport Agent is an entry-level position with the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office (PCMEO), a secure forensic autopsy facility accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners. The role supports both the technical and investigative units by transporting human remains and evidence, assisting with postmortem examinations, and helping maintain the office’s fleet and operations. The employee will receive training from forensic autopsy technicians and medicolegal death investigators and will work as part of a small, close-knit team providing death investigation and forensic services to Pierce County. The position is office-based and is not remote. It requires the ability to lift and transport human remains and other heavy objects, operate a variety of fleet vehicles safely, and work non-standard hours when required. The employee is subject to 24-hour availability. Applicants must have at least one year of work experience, a high school diploma or GED, and continuously maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license. A background check is required as a condition of employment.

Requirements

At least one year of work experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Continuous possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and follow state driving laws.
Ability to lift and transport human remains and other heavy objects.
Willingness to work non-standard hours as required and be available 24 hours a day.
Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Completion of a background check as a condition of employment.
Submit a current resume and cover letter with the application.

Nice To Haves

Education and/or a background in mortuary science, natural science, forensic science, or criminal justice.
Knowledge and interest in forensic science.
Positive attitude, high energy, willingness to learn, prioritization, and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

Transport human remains from hospitals, nursing homes, scenes of death, and other locations.
Receive and release human remains while maintaining chain of custody and ensuring clothing and personal effects accompany the remains to the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Assist forensic autopsy technicians and medicolegal death investigators with collecting, handling, and transporting trace, physical, and biological evidence, as well as finger and palm prints.
Assist with preparing bodies for postmortem examinations.
Weigh and measure human remains.
Handle and manage tissue and fluid samples and forward or transport related information and samples to laboratories for further analysis.
Photograph human remains.
Receive deliveries and support fleet vehicles.
Routinely and safely lift and carry heavy objects, including moving human remains.
Prioritize and balance duties while supporting both technical and investigative teams.