Field Investigator: Death Scene Specialist (On-Call)

Anoka County; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Anoka County is seeking a Field Investigator to support forensic pathologists by conducting death scene investigations in Carver and Sibley counties, MN. This on-call, part-time role identifies decedents, notifies next of kin, and documents evidence to aid pathologists in determining cause and manner of death.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with at least two years of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of job-related experience.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for business use.

Responsibilities

• Respond to death scenes in a timely manner, often on an on-call basis for a specific area especially for unexpected deaths.
• Make presumptive identification and take steps to facilitate positive identification.
• Obtain demographics, and medical and social history by performing interviews of neighbors/friends, family, nursing staff, or primary physician including interview family and providing support in times of grief.
• Make preliminary determination of cause and manner of death at scene, determine if forensic autopsy is warranted, and assumption or declination of jurisdiction and confer with pathologist as needed.
• Assess body position, weapon position, wound types, physical postmortem changes and other pertinent factors; evaluate for consistency with scene and decedent’s reported history.
• Photograph and accurately document scene and circumstances. Provide concise and thorough written reports documenting investigation and findings, including photos and sketches as needed.
• Collect, inventory and package property/evidence to be removed from the scene, maintaining strict chain of custody.
• Coordinate and interact with all appropriate law enforcement and other investigative agencies on scene in a professional and courteous manner.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.

Skills

Interviewing

Documentation

Photography

Communication

Confidentiality

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Anoka County is seeking a Field Investigator to support forensic pathologists by conducting death scene investigations in Carver and Sibley counties, MN. This on-call, part-time role identifies decedents, notifies next of kin, and documents evidence to aid pathologists in determining cause and manner of death.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with at least two years of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel between sites.