Medical Examiner Investigator

Job Summary

Responsible for investigating deaths that occur within the jurisdiction of the Oakland County Medical Examiner in order to determine circumstances of death. Prepares detailed reports on investigated cases for review by the Medical Examiner and Administrator.

Secures and preserves evidence and specimens relating to investigation and autopsy of assigned case in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies. When assigned to afternoon, midnight or weekend shifts, assumes responsibility for the Medical Examiner Division. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.Employees of this classification are required to be available to respond and conduct off-duty death scene investigations as scheduled by management.

Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:

• Thoroughly documented work history

• The application is incomplete in ANY capacity

1.Must be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test.

2.Have had at least two (2) years of full-time work experience in medical or criminal death investigation, forensic nursing, forensic investigation, forensic technician, funeral director, or professional investigator associated with a law enforcement agency; OR

3. a. Possess the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) Certification.

b. Have had one (1) year of full-time work experience in medical or criminal death investigation, forensic nursing, forensic investigation, forensic technician, funeral director, or professional investigator associated with a law enforcement agency.

4.Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.

Work History

You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying.

Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.

Special Requirements

1.Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.

2.Submit annual tuberculin skin test or chest X-ray, at County expense.

3.Must obtain and maintain accreditation by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators within two (2) years of employment.