Delaware County, PA
Forensic InvestigatorPosted
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Job Description
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Job Opening: Forensic Investigator
Department: Medical Examiner
Posting Date: June 14, 2024
Pay Rate: $48,256.00 Annually
Shift: Weekends as needed and holidays
Summary
The Forensic Investigator is an entry level class of the series. Incumbents work under immediate supervision of the Chief of Forensic Investigations and undergo training to eventually perform investigative work independently
Essential Duties
Determine if deaths fall under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Conduct telephone investigations and scene investigations, interview witnesses, and obtaining information from first responders such as police, fire and healthcare workers.
Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology.
Use digital photography to document death scenes and trauma to the body.
Use medical terminology to write investigative reports and scene narratives.
Use computer programs to input data into a Case Management system.
Incumbents are responsible for locating and notifying next of kin which includes direct interaction with distraught families.
Qualifications
High School Diploma with at least 1 year work experience in investigating deaths that fell under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner or Coroner's Office.
Preferred Qualifications: Associates Degree or higher with major course work in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Mortuary Science, Crime scene Investigation or Medical Terminology.
A Bachelor's degree in the aforementioned fields with experience in a Medical Examiner or Coroner's office and 1 year work experience or practical internship experience.
Work experience can be substituted for education requirement on a year-by-year basis.
Additional Information
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift and move bodies approximately 100pounds or more, be exposed to unpleasant smells, hazardous chemicals, biological fluids, and extreme weather conditions when conducting scene investigations.
Must be able to work any shift as necessary in a 24-hour period, including weekends and holidays. Initially work hours will include 12hrs but as staffing increases will be reduced to 8 hour shifts.
Must be COVID-19 vaccinated and follow mask mandates. Those who are not COVID-19 vaccinated may be required to submit to weekly COVID-19 testing.
Must submit to a drug test upon hire and random drug testing throughout your employment.
Must be able to obtain ABMDI registry level certification within two years of hire. If already ABMDI certified, must maintain certification throughout the entire employment.
Delaware County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, membership in an employee organization, political affiliation, or status as a veteran in the recruitment, selection, or hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO/AA
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