Job Description
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Duties
Essential Function Examples
- Assess death reports to determine the extent of investigation required to close any given case.
- Perform scene investigations and determine associated facts related to death to assist in the determination of cause and manner of death.
- Establish scientific positive identification of decedent, communicate with family members to notify them of decedent's death and determine disposition of remains.
- Share investigative, forensic and medical information with involved agencies.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science or related field with at least one year of related experience.
- A current, valid driver's license is also required.
- Prefer law enforcement investigative experience, emergency medicine, medical examiner internship experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prefer completion of seminars related to death investigation.
- Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) is required within the first two years of employment.
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