Delaware County - Forensic Investigator – Job Posting

Qualifications

• Proof of valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass security background check
• Must submit to a drug test upon hire and random drug testing throughout your employment
• Associates Degree or higher with major course work in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Mortuary Science, Nursing, Crime Scene Investigation or Medical Terminology

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher with major course work in Criminal Justice, Anthropology, Criminology, Mortuary Science, Nursing, Crime Scene Investigation or Medical Terminology
• 1 year work experience or practical internship experience
• Work experience can be substituted for education requirement on a year-by-year basis

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Determine if deaths fall under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
• Conduct telephone and scene investigations, interview witnesses, obtain information from first responders such as police, fire, and healthcare workers
• Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Use digital photography to document death scenes and trauma to the body
• Use medical terminology to write investigative reports and scene narratives
• Use computer to input data into a Case Management System
• Responsible for locating and notifying next of kin which includes direct interaction with distraught families
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift and move bodies approximately 100 pounds or more, be exposed to unpleasant smells, hazardous chemicals, biological fluids, and extreme weather conditions when conducting scene investigations
• Must be able to work any shift as necessary in a 24-hour period, including weekends and holidays.

Certifications

• Must be able to obtain ABMDI registry level certification within two years of hire. If already ABMDI certified, must maintain certification throughout the entire employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,247.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Lima, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person