Forensic Investigator I - Field Death Investigations

Philadelphia PA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Prescription

Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Hybrid Defined Benefit/Defined Contrib

Tuition Discounts for City Employees

Employee Assistant Program

13 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation leave

Paid personal days

8 weeks paid Parental Leave

Backup Child and Adult care

Wellbeing platform and programs

Retiree Health Benefits

Qualified Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia is seeking a Forensic Investigator 1 to conduct investigations of deaths under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner’s Office. The role involves contact with other agencies, discretion in locating relatives, and working rotating shifts. Strong attention to detail and integrity are essential.

Applicants must meet education/experience requirements and may advance through the civil service process. The recruitment process emphasizes fairness and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• High school/GED required or higher.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree acceptable.
• Internship at the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations of deaths under sudden, violent, or suspicious circumstances.
• Coordinate with other government agencies and stakeholders during investigations.
• Locate relatives and document findings with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Field investigations

Discretion & tact

Interviewing

Education

High school / GED

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Internship at Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office

Job description

The City of Philadelphia is seeking a Forensic Investigator 1 to conduct investigations of deaths under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner’s Office. The role involves contact with other agencies, discretion in locating relatives, and working rotating shifts. Strong attention to detail and integrity are essential.

Applicants must meet education/experience requirements and may advance through the civil service process. The recruitment process emphasizes fairness and equal opportunity.