Field Forensic Investigator – Death Investigations

City-of-Philadelphi; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources is seeking an intermediate level Forensic Investigator to conduct investigations of deaths under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner. The role involves contacting relatives with discretion and tact, coordinating with government agencies, and working rotating shifts.

Employees operate under supervision with increasing scope as they gain experience, and may face challenging or physically demanding situations in the course of investigations.

Qualifications

• Two years of field investigatory work or related experience.
• Demonstrated discretion and tact in sensitive investigations.
• Ability to locate relatives of deceased persons respectfully during investigations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate deaths under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner.
• Interact with various government agencies and the public.
• Rotate shifts as required by the position.
• Conduct investigations of deaths under sudden, violent, or suspicious circumstances.
• Work under supervisory review as experience grows.
• Handle potentially undesirable situations and physical demands of investigations.

Skills

Discretion

Tactful communication

Contact with public

Education

High School / GED

Associate degree (optional)

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources is seeking an intermediate level Forensic Investigator to conduct investigations of deaths under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner. The role involves contacting relatives with discretion and tact, coordinating with government agencies, and working rotating shifts.

Employees operate under supervision with increasing scope as they gain experience, and may face challenging or physically demanding situations in the course of investigations.