Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test
Required Licenses or Certifications
Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license, operable automobile and insurance
Preferred Education and Experience
An Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Mortuary Science or Forensic Science, or a directly related field from an accredited college
Previous experience assisting with autopsy or morgue related duties
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:
Knowledge of:
Legal requirements, rules and procedures that pertain to investigative operations
Criminal statutes of Michigan pertaining to accidental death, suicide and homicide, including laws of evidence
Photography and video equipment
Microsoft Word and Excel programs
Skill in:
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff and the public
Providing customer service to internal and external customers via phone, email and in person
Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Organization and time management
Operating personal computers with current versions of office efficiency software and applications
Performing data entry to multiple types of database applications for registration, enrollment, service provision, billing, inventory and statistical review and reporting
Ability to:
Make decisions under adverse conditions in accordance with established policies and procedures
Handle the activities of the office with compassion and respect for human dignity
Communicate under adverse conditions with distressed people
Read, write and follow detailed written and oral instructions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, law enforcement agencies, outside professionals and the public
Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, Administrators, Department Heads, Staff Union Officials and public
Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S =Never/Seldom O =Occasionally F/C = Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
Outdoor environment: O
Street
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.
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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Morgue Specialist
SALARY:
$50,007.10 - $64,680.01
DEPARTMENT:
Health Department
Opening Date:
05/21/2026
Closing Date:
06/04/2026 12:00 a.m.
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direction, receives, stores and releases bodies with proper authorized documentation for administrative and legal purposes according to established policy and procedure. Prepares, lifts, transports and carries bodies for autopsy, assists in the conduct of autopsies, cleans and maintains areas of the morgue, may perform various clerical duties as assigned and performs related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receives, stores and releases bodies with proper authorized documentation, for administrative and legal purposes according to established policy and procedure.
Prepares, lifts and transports bodies for autopsy. Assists in the conduct of autopsies, including decomposed bodies.
Cleans and maintains areas of the morgue.
Orders and maintains autopsy and morgue supplies.
Ensures that the proper instruments and supplies are available when assisting with an autopsy.
Assists in preparing and mailing necessary toxicology specimens and kits to labs.
Lifts and transports bodies, moves and carries equipment and supplies to assist with the conduct of autopsies.
Photographs autopsies to maintain complete records of Medical Examiner cases.
Works cooperatively with law enforcement agencies, funeral homes and others concerned with individual cases.
Performs x-rays, fingerprints, and other appropriate procedures to gather and document evidence during autopsies.
Performs general clerical work, including but not limited to: maintaining records, generating invoices, preparing daily logs, various spreadsheets and other related duties.
Provides on call coverage for weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
May make court appearance in Medical Examiner cases if subpoenaed.
Performs related duties as assigned.
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