Evening Deputy Medical Examiner – Investigations & Reports

Kenosha County; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenosha County is seeking a full-time Deputy Medical Examiner for the second shift to investigate death scenes and prepare comprehensive reports. The position reports to the Medical Examiner and Chief Deputy Medical Examiner, with a 4:00 PM–12:00 AM schedule and on-call expectations.

Responsibilities include determining jurisdiction, preparing remains for transport, and coordinating with law enforcement, physicians, and funeral directors. ABMDI certification is required within 3–5 years.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in criminal justice, nursing, or a closely related field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in law enforcement or as a first responder or as a licensed medical care provider.
• ABMDI certification within three to five years of service and maintenance of certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reported death scenes and conduct thorough investigations.
• Determine whether a death falls under the Medical Examiner’s jurisdiction per WI Statutes.
• Prepare human remains for transport and coordinate with funeral services as needed.
• Document investigations with clear, timely reports in the web-based system.
• Maintain on-call availability and respond within 60 minutes when required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Investigative practices

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Associate degree in criminal justice, nursing, or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Kenosha County is seeking a full-time Deputy Medical Examiner for the second shift to investigate death scenes and prepare comprehensive reports. The position reports to the Medical Examiner and Chief Deputy Medical Examiner, with a 4:00 PM–12:00 AM schedule and on-call expectations.

Responsibilities include determining jurisdiction, preparing remains for transport, and coordinating with law enforcement, physicians, and funeral directors. ABMDI certification is required within 3–5 years.