What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medicolegal Investigator position at COUNTY OF BROWN?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Investigate unexpected, suspicious, or unattended
deaths to determine jurisdiction as authorized by state statute.
Position schedule: 12-hour shifts on a 2/2/3 rotation. Essential Duties
Receives notification of deaths from witnesses, medical professionals,
law enforcement personnel, funeral homes, or others in attendance.
Investigates causes of unexpected, suspicious, or unattended deaths to
determine jurisdiction as authorized by state statute. Attends death
scenes to document the scene, including but not limited to taking
photographs and collecting physical evidence. Performs strenuous
physical activity to include standing for extended periods of time and
lifting 100 lbs. Maintains professionalism in tragic and emotional
situations. Coordinates transport of bodies from death scenes to the
Medical Examiner\'s Office. Interviews persons who may have information
related to deaths. Prepares detailed investigative reports in a timely
manner. Starts and completes death certification records. Confers with
law enforcement, hospital, and mortuary officials to obtain dental
records, fingerprints, X-rays, or additional specimens as necessary to
identify bodies. Obtains medical records as needed. Locates next-of-kin
and notifies of medical examiner involvement; advise family members of
circumstances and of processes and procedures of the Medical Examiner\'s
Office. Attends court proceedings and gives testimony in civil and
criminal court cases as required. Performs other related duties as
required by state and national accreditation standards. Be available to
work office hours, after hours, on-call, weekends, and holidays, on a
rotating schedule or as deemed necessary for mass disaster response or
emergency preparedness for natural disasters. Notifies next of kin
personally or in conjunction with other law enforcement and judicial
agencies. Releases bodies and property to the appropriate agency,
funeral director, or family member and documents the transfer in
accordance with office policy. 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.
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. Participates in training new and existing MLI staff. Performs
other duties as required. Brown County is an E-Verify employer. Click
the links below for more information.
https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/E-Verify Participation Poster(1).pdf
(Download PDF reader)
https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/IER Right to Work Poster.pdf
(Download PDF reader) \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of the Wisconsin State Statutes concerning investigation of
deaths. Knowledge of investigative techniques, principles and practices
used in the determination of cause and manner of death. Knowledge of
medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology especially
pertaining to death and varying forms of trauma. Working knowledge of
occupational safety requirements and procedures, especially regarding
hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens. 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. Abil ty to move
and transfer human bodies of various weights and insuring preservation
of any trace evidence. 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
deaths to determine jurisdiction as authorized by state statute.
Position schedule: 12-hour shifts on a 2/2/3 rotation. Essential Duties
Receives notification of deaths from witnesses, medical professionals,
law enforcement personnel, funeral homes, or others in attendance.
Investigates causes of unexpected, suspicious, or unattended deaths to
determine jurisdiction as authorized by state statute. Attends death
scenes to document the scene, including but not limited to taking
photographs and collecting physical evidence. Performs strenuous
physical activity to include standing for extended periods of time and
lifting 100 lbs. Maintains professionalism in tragic and emotional
situations. Coordinates transport of bodies from death scenes to the
Medical Examiner\'s Office. Interviews persons who may have information
related to deaths. Prepares detailed investigative reports in a timely
manner. Starts and completes death certification records. Confers with
law enforcement, hospital, and mortuary officials to obtain dental
records, fingerprints, X-rays, or additional specimens as necessary to
identify bodies. Obtains medical records as needed. Locates next-of-kin
and notifies of medical examiner involvement; advise family members of
circumstances and of processes and procedures of the Medical Examiner\'s
Office. Attends court proceedings and gives testimony in civil and
criminal court cases as required. Performs other related duties as
required by state and national accreditation standards. Be available to
work office hours, after hours, on-call, weekends, and holidays, on a
rotating schedule or as deemed necessary for mass disaster response or
emergency preparedness for natural disasters. Notifies next of kin
personally or in conjunction with other law enforcement and judicial
agencies. Releases bodies and property to the appropriate agency,
funeral director, or family member and documents the transfer in
accordance with office policy. 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.
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. Participates in training new and existing MLI staff. Performs
other duties as required. Brown County is an E-Verify employer. Click
the links below for more information.
https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/E-Verify Participation Poster(1).pdf
(Download PDF reader)
https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/IER Right to Work Poster.pdf
(Download PDF reader) \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of the Wisconsin State Statutes concerning investigation of
deaths. Knowledge of investigative techniques, principles and practices
used in the determination of cause and manner of death. Knowledge of
medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology especially
pertaining to death and varying forms of trauma. Working knowledge of
occupational safety requirements and procedures, especially regarding
hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens. 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. Abil ty to move
and transfer human bodies of various weights and insuring preservation
of any trace evidence. 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