Medicolegal Death Investigator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree in Medical or Criminal Justice, a related field, or related experience.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Commit to a minimum of 72 on-call hours per month.
• Have access to personal transportation or another reliable means of city and rural travel on a 24-hour basis.
• Be able to respond to a scene within one hour of dispatch.
• Knowledge of statutory duties affecting the Medical Examiner’s Office and methods of conducting death investigations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations and working relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Ability to exercise judgment and make independent decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and interact effectively with coworkers and the general public.
• Ability to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical ability to occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force; regularly sit; frequently stand, speak or hear, use hands for handling and repetitive motions; and occasionally walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach.
• Visual abilities including close and distance vision, adjustment of focus, depth and color perception, night vision, and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic experience with 2,000 hours of documented field work experience.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques.
• A combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Respond to dispatched scenes, pronounce death, and determine the time and circumstances of death.
• Determine the manner of death and make an initial assessment of cause and manner based on the investigation.
• Evaluate and document scenes through photographs and written investigative reports.
• Consult with the Medical Examiner or Lead Investigator and keep them informed as the investigation develops.
• Record and retain statements from first responders, witnesses, healthcare providers, and family members as needed.
• Perform external examinations of deceased individuals.
• Preserve and document evidence and ensure the safety of those involved.
• Establish decedent identification through scientific methods when necessary.
• Locate and notify next of kin and communicate with them throughout the investigation.
• Secure and prepare bodies and personal belongings for transport to the morgue, Medical Examiner’s Office, or local funeral home.
• Intake information about deaths at medical facilities and determine whether Medical Examiner involvement is needed.
• Collect medical records and history; speak with physicians to obtain medical history and confirm death certification.
• Coordinate transport to and from scenes, the morgue, and the Medical Examiner’s Office.
• Correspond with the Medical Examiner’s Office performing the autopsy.
• Contact the appropriate donor network regarding potential organ donation.
• Testify in civil and criminal court cases when necessary.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Free employee health clinic and Teladoc
• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• State of Wisconsin WRS defined benefit pension program
• Bonus opportunities
• Employee fitness room
• Wellness program and wellness reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education opportunities