Job Announcement Description
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Forensic Investigator |
| Department: |
Medical Examiner's Office |
SALARY: $3,161.27 per month maximum
How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. A resume is required with the application. All applications must be returned in person or by mail. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Administration of Justice, Medical Technology, Biological Science or related field OR Four (4) years of experience in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
A valid PA Driver’s License is required prior to appointment.
Applicants selected for employment will be required to attend training and successfully pass the Pennsylvania State Coroner’s Education Board examination.
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Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of Investigations, the Forensic Investigator is the entry level position that will initiate and conduct Forensic investigations for the Medical Examiner's Office. This position is responsible for fielding all phone calls to the Medical Examiner's Office, determining jurisdiction of the case, investigating each case, preparing a comprehensive case report, removing and transporting human remains, preparing necessary paperwork, notifying families of the death and retrieving medical records and personal effects of decedents.
Duties:
- Fields telephone calls to the Medical Examiner's Office;
- Investigates cases reported to Medical Examiner and determines jurisdiction status;
- Visits scene/hospital/residence and transports any remains to Medical Examiner’s Office;
- Prepares objective and thorough computer generated investigative reports;
- Establish identification and make notification of death to the next of kin;
- Processes necessary forms, documents and effects;
- Accepts probable cause statements;
- Issues and serves Medical Examiner’s subpoenas;
- Picks up medical records/evidence;
- Releases remains to funeral directors;
- Performs other related duties as required or requested.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Medical Terminology and medical procedures
- Digital Photography
- Causes and manners of death and their manifestations with regard to body, scene and history
- Investigative techniques, principles and practices used in the research of cause and manner of death
Ability to:
- Lift and carry one hundred (100) pounds
- Use Microsoft Word and learn to use other software as needed
- Read and interpret documents such as medial reports and accident reports, etc.
- Interpret a death scene, identify items of evidence and assess the condition of the body
- Take proper photographs of scene, body and evidence for documentation
- Remain calm, even tempered, decisive, accurate, and emotionally unattached
- Work effectively under stressful conditions
- Work various shifts and work overtime as required
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Fulfill annual continuing education requirements as mandated by the PA State Coroner’s Education Board
Residency: Must become a resident of Allegheny County within one (1) year of appointment
Veteran's Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
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