Death Investigator

Requirements

• Experience and Training:
• Special Requirements:
• Possession of a valid driver's license unrestricted except as to vision from state of residence and evidence of a safe driving record.
• Successfully pass a background investigation (including a criminal records check and fingerprinting), drug screen, physical abilities test, and psychological examination.
• Carry an employer-issued cell phone and pager while on shift.
• Work as a team member and independently utilize strong decision making and critical thinking skills that are within the scope of this position.
• Work variable shifts to include: nights, afternoons, days, holidays, weekends, and emergency situations. May be on on-call status 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Must possess or attain American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigator (ABMDI) Registry Certification within 24 months of date of appointment to position.
• Selection Process:
• Resumes and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the applica

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Summary The Death Investigator is responsible for the objective investigation of the circumstances of unnatural and/or unattended deaths. The work includes observing, evaluating, and documenting death scenes. The work of the Death Investigator includes but is not limited to the use of digital photography; scene description (written summary and diagram); interviewing witnesses and others persons; collecting and summarizing information regarding the decedent from a variety of sources; lifting, loading, and transportation of human remains; and notification of next of kin. Death Investigators may be the first official to contact the family of the decedent and as such, are required to be sensitive and exhibit an understanding of the initial grieving process. The Death Investigator compiles the investigative information regarding the death and prepares an investigative report for review and approval by the Medical Examiner. CLASSIFICATION DISTINCTIONS This is a single level classification within the Medical Examiner's Office. The work supports the efforts of the Medical Examiner by assisting the Medical Examiner in death investigations and preparing investigative reports. The work is distinguished from the Autopsy Assistant by the additional core duties of field investigation, data collection, report writing, and interaction with witnesses and families. The Death Investigator, on an as needed basis rather than as a routine component of the work, provides assistance with autopsies. Our department values our community's diversity and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. We also encourage applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. This is a full-time represented position represented by Local 8. This position has the option of a remote/hybrid work schedule possibility. However, the candidate selected must reside in OR or WA. No Exceptions

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