What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medico-Legal Death Investigator position at Navajo County?
JOB
Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty investigating unattended or unnatural deaths, performs other work as assigned. This position reports to the Senior Medico-Legal Death Investigator.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)Gather confidential information, maintain records, and prepare reports in a timely manner.Establish and maintain an effective working relationship between several different agencies such as Law Enforcement, hospital staff, Federal and State agents, other staff members, and the public.Collects toxicological specimens and submits them for analysis.Assist with the processing of death certificates, property, and body handling records.Catalogs evidentiary materials. Ensures evidence is obtained and stored properly while following appropriate chain of custody.Ensures quality of all forensic photography.May include crawling into tight spaces such as under houses, attics, vehicles, and in water. This may include up and down stairs and rough outdoor terrain.Will conduct decedent removal such as: rolling, carrying and transporting to funeral homes/morgue facilities.Incumbent must pass a background investigation, drug screen, fingerprint clearance and CVSA polygraph. Periodic background and drug screens may be conducted after employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Bachelors or Associates degree in a related field; OR an equivalent combination of training/education and /or experience; AND able to lift a minimum of 150 lbs alone and up to 500 lbs with assistance; AND pass a background check, criminal history checks and CVSA polygraph; AND possess a valid Arizona Driver License. American Board of Medico-Legal Death Investigators (ABMDI) certificate is preferred, otherwise must be obtained within 18 months if budget allows.
Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty investigating unattended or unnatural deaths, performs other work as assigned. This position reports to the Senior Medico-Legal Death Investigator.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)Gather confidential information, maintain records, and prepare reports in a timely manner.Establish and maintain an effective working relationship between several different agencies such as Law Enforcement, hospital staff, Federal and State agents, other staff members, and the public.Collects toxicological specimens and submits them for analysis.Assist with the processing of death certificates, property, and body handling records.Catalogs evidentiary materials. Ensures evidence is obtained and stored properly while following appropriate chain of custody.Ensures quality of all forensic photography.May include crawling into tight spaces such as under houses, attics, vehicles, and in water. This may include up and down stairs and rough outdoor terrain.Will conduct decedent removal such as: rolling, carrying and transporting to funeral homes/morgue facilities.Incumbent must pass a background investigation, drug screen, fingerprint clearance and CVSA polygraph. Periodic background and drug screens may be conducted after employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Bachelors or Associates degree in a related field; OR an equivalent combination of training/education and /or experience; AND able to lift a minimum of 150 lbs alone and up to 500 lbs with assistance; AND pass a background check, criminal history checks and CVSA polygraph; AND possess a valid Arizona Driver License. American Board of Medico-Legal Death Investigators (ABMDI) certificate is preferred, otherwise must be obtained within 18 months if budget allows.
