Medicolegal Investigator

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Investigate unexpected, suspicious, or unattended

deaths to determine jurisdiction as authorized by state statute. Pay

starts at \$26.38/hr; Upon successful completion of initial employment

period, pay will increase to \$30.00/hr. ABMDI Certified applicants may

be eligible to receive compensation up to \$33.00/hr. Expected shift

hours - additional details provided in interview. One vacancy is nights

on a 2/2/3 rotation One vacancy is M-F with 8 hours shifts Coordinate

the release of personal effects to authorized persons and facilitate the

disposition of unclaimed corpses and personal effects. Essential Duties

Receives notification of deaths from witnesses, medical professionals,

law enforcement personnel, funeral homes, or others in attendance.

Investigates causes of unexpected, suspicious, or unattended deaths to

determine jurisdiction as authorized by state statute. Attends death

scenes to document the scene, including but not limited to taking

photographs and collecting physical evidence. Performs strenuous

physical activity to include standing for extended periods of time and

lifting 100 lbs. Maintains professionalism in tragic and emotional

situations. Coordinates transport of bodies from death scenes to the

Medical Examiner\'s Office. Interviews persons who may have information

related to deaths. Prepares detailed investigative reports in a timely

manner. Starts and completes death certification records. Confers with

law enforcement, hospital, and mortuary officials to obtain dental

records, fingerprints, X-rays, or additional specimens as necessary to

identify bodies. Obtains medical records as needed. Locates next-of-kin

and notifies of medical examiner involvement; advise family members of

circumstances and of processes and procedures of the Medical Examiner\'s

Office. Attends court proceedings and gives testimony in civil and

criminal court cases as required. Performs other related duties as

required by state and national accreditation standards. Be available to

work office hours, after hours, on-call, weekends, and holidays, on a

rotating schedule or as deemed necessary for mass disaster response or

emergency preparedness for natural disasters. Notifies next of kin

personally or in conjunction with other law enforcement and judicial

agencies. Releases bodies and property to the appropriate agency,

funeral director, or family member and documents the transfer in

accordance with office policy. Establishes and maintains effective

working and public relations with various local and state law

enforcement agencies, federal officers, County departments, medical

personnel, funeral service professionals, families and the public.

Maintains the confidential nature of client and business information.

Assures compliance with policies and procedures of the Medical

Examiner\'s Office. Assists MLI staff with simultaneous calls and

cremation investigations as needed. Assists MLI staff with case

follow-up as needed to maintain case continuity and case progression.

Provides shift coverage in Brown County and other partner counties as

needed. Participates in training new and existing MLI staff. Performs

other duties as required. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of the Wisconsin State Statutes concerning

investigation of deaths. Knowledge of investigative techniques,

principles and practices used in the determination of cause and manner

of death. Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and

physiology especially pertaining to death and varying forms of trauma.

Working knowledge of occupational safety requirements and procedures,

especially regarding hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens.

Ability to secure facts through objective, independent, and thorough

investigations; identify and interpret evidence; analyze data; and make

appropriate determinations. Ability to take proper photographs of scene,

body and evidence for documentation. Ability to prepare, present and

maintain accurate, objective and thorough reports and records. Ability

to move and transfer human bodies of various weights and insuring

preservation of any trace evidence. Ability to perform work in the field

in varying types of terrain and weather conditions. Ability to establish

and maintain effective working and public relationships; and to

communicate effectively and deal compassionately with grieving family

members. Ability to work the required hours of the position. \*\*\*\*\*

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty