Forensic Death Investigator

Webb County, TX; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Webb County Sheriff's Office seeks a Death Investigator to conduct investigations into deaths in Webb County under TX Code. You will coordinate with law enforcement, medical staff, and families, prepare reports, review medical records, and handle intake and release of decedents. The role requires independence within supervision.

Occasional field work, sensitivity to traumatic situations, and adherence to policies are essential. Valid TX driver's license and background check required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a science-related discipline.
• Some knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Reports to locations of deaths, makes death pronouncements, and transports decedents.
• Communicates with law enforcement, medical staff, and families to gather information.
• Prepares MDI written reports.
• Requests and reviews medical records.
• Prepares decedents for examinations.
• Inventories decedent medications.
• Investigates crime scenes; takes photographs with a digital camera.
• Releases decedents and decedent property following established policies and procedures.
• Intake and release of decedents.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a science-related discipline

Job description

The Webb County Sheriff's Office seeks a Death Investigator to conduct investigations into deaths in Webb County under TX Code. You will coordinate with law enforcement, medical staff, and families, prepare reports, review medical records, and handle intake and release of decedents. The role requires independence within supervision.

Occasional field work, sensitivity to traumatic situations, and adherence to policies are essential. Valid TX driver's license and background check required.