Medicolegal Investigator (LTE)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Under supervision, determines jurisdiction of the

case; investigates and reports on the cause and manner of death; and

performs other duties as required. This is an LTE position which means

there are no benefits given with the role. Essential Duties Investigates

deaths in accordance with Wisconsin State Statutes, including evaluating

death scenes, examining and preserving evidence, investigating the

circumstances of death by obtaining personal data and medical history

through records and interviews; and establishes initial assessment of

cause and manner of death as natural, suicidal, accidental or homicidal.

Prepares death certificates, disinterment permits, subpoenas, and other

legally binding documents for embalming and cremation. Assists in the

identification of decedent, and determines and coordinates proper

disposition of the body, including removal and transportation of the

body to the morgue. Notifies next of kin personally or in conjunction

with other law enforcement and judicial agencies. Prepares reports

documenting the facts and findings of all death investigations and other

activities regarding the deceased. Examines bodies, investigates cause

and manner of death and prepares and issues certificates, disinterment

permits, subpoenas, and other legally binding documents for embalming

and cremation. Performs death notifications for other jurisdictions.

Assists in the collection, preservation and chain of custody of bodies,

criminal and physical evidence, specimens and property. Collects,

packages and prepares specimens for tests, storage or transport and

maintains specimen inventory. Coordinates dissemination of information

to family, friends, law enforcement agencies and the public in

accordance with office policies and procedures. Releases bodies and

property to the appropriate agency, funeral director, or family member

and secures a receipt of the transaction. Takes photographs of bodies

and other evidence at death scenes. Testifies in civil and criminal

court cases when necessary. Obtains personal data and medical history on

cases from hospital personnel, health care personnel, and interviews

with family, neighbors, friends and others. Since the office is open on

a 24 hour per day, 7-days per week basis, investigators will respond to

reports of deaths on a rotating, on-call basis. 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; completes word processing work in an accurate, effective

and timely manner. 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. Assists in training of new and existing MLI staff.

24/7 On-call availability as coordinated with the Chief Medical

Examiner, Director of Operations and Lead MLI. Performs other duties as

required. Brown County is an E-Verify employer. Click the links below

for more information.

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(Download PDF reader) \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Considerable knowledge of the Wisconsin State Statutes concerning

investigation of deaths. Considerable knowledge of investigative

techniques, principles and practices used in the determination of cause

and manner of death. Considerable knowledge of the causes and manners of

death. Considerable knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy

and physiology especially pertaining to death and varying forms of

trauma. Working knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures for the

handling and preparation of evidence for chain of custody control.

Working knowledge of occupational safety requirements and procedures,

especially regarding hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens.

Working knowledge of the procedures for sterile specimen collection.

Working knowledge of technology, department program software, internet

access and database, spreadsheet and word processing programs. Ability

to utilize word processing, database, internet and spreadsheet programs.

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 maintain specimens and

evidence logs and to maintain supplies in an orderly fashion. Ability to

perform laboratory tasks such as specimen transfers and handling

preserved specimens. Ability to deal with issues of death and dying,

often in unpleasant circumstances. 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