Salary/Position Classification * $134.07+ per shift worked, depending on experience and credentials * 20 hours per week * 100% Remote Work Availability: No * Hybrid Work Availability: No Purpose of Position This position will provide death investigation to the department with medical legal death investigator reporting to the Chief Medicolegal Death Investigator. The individual will assist with regional death investigations under the supervision of the Chief Investigator and the forensic pathologists. Duties & Responsibilities * Travels to the scene of homicides, suicides, accidental, questionable and/or unattended deaths to perform initial on-scene examination of remains. * Takes digital images, records scene observations (written summary and diagram), interviews witnesses. * Interacts with individuals from the medical community to obtain confidential medical history and records of the deceased. * Interacts with law enforcement officials in the appropriate exchange of investigative information related to death investigations. * Assists and arranges removal of human remains from death scenes, hospitals, and other care facilities and transports remains to the Medical Examiner's Office * Identifies and locates next of kin or legal representative of the deceased to make death notifications, removes personal items from body, catalogues and secures personal items for later release to family or appropriate representative of the deceased. * Performs thorough investigations and prepares clear, concise, and comprehensive investigative reports and documents the circumstances and historical information relative to the death and follows up on unanswered questions. * Answers telephones within the Medical Examiner's Office responding to questions from the public, medical professionals, law enforcement and families. * Follows up on information needed for finalization of investigative reports. * Impartially facilitates disposition of remains through consultation with families, funeral homes and others. Required Competencies * Manual dexterity is required for operation of equipment and scene investigation. * Must be able to drive safely at night and in inclement weather. * Must be able to see, hear, read, and interpret information and draw logical conclusions. Minimum Requirements * Associate's degree in science, nursing, laboratory field, criminal justice, or related field * Valid driver's license * Previous experience using Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook * Must be available to work day shift of 8am - 4pm and/or evening shift 4pm - 8am * Successful completion of a Standard Criminal History Background Check In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in EMS, medical field, autopsy or mortuary science preferred