Deputy Medical Examiner (on-call)
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for initiating and conducting death investigations for the Medical Examiner’s Office. This includes deaths due to homicide, suicide, accident, death in police custody, sudden unexplained infant death and other deaths deemed suspicious in nature.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
-Conduct telephone and scene investigations through photography and written statements when required and in concert with law enforcement.
-Interview witnesses and obtain information from first responders such as police, fire and healthcare workers.
-Communicate with law enforcement, hospital staff, families, funeral homes, etc.
-Gather information related to decedents and investigations.
-Write investigative reports and scene narratives using medical terminology.
-Determine jurisdiction of the case.
-Assist with the preparation of necessary paperwork and retrieving medical records and/or other necessary documents regarding decedents.
-Assist in locating and notifying next of kin which includes direct interaction with distraught families.
-Other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
-Case work is performed primarily in an office setting, including report writing and communication with family and other departments.
-Field work is performed at the scene and may include but is not limited to the following environments: indoors, outdoors, water, roadways, woods, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
-Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Mortuary Science, Crime Scene Investigation or Medical Terminology required.
-AMBDI Certification, must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
-Valid driver’s license.
-Minimum of one (1) year of experience with a hospice agency, funeral home or medical examiner’s office.
-An equivalent combination of education, AMBMI certification and experience can be substituted for the above listed requirements.
Full Pay Range: $27.09 – $37.74/hour
Expected Pay Range: $27.09 – $30.65/hour
FTE: 0.0 (On-Call)
Department: Medical Examiner
St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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