Forensic Medicolegal Investigator (On-Call)

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Government is seeking a Medicolegal Death Investigator on an on-call basis to conduct death investigations under the Medical Examiner's jurisdiction in Orlando, Florida.

The role involves scene investigations, evidence handling, photographing, transport coordination, and reporting to support the Medical Examiner; requires a high school diploma with two years of investigative experience or an AA in Forensic Science or Criminal Justice; ABMDI certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of investigative experience in death, law enforcement, or military investigation or a closely related field.
• Associate of Arts degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Takes initial death reports and conducts initial investigation to determine if case falls under the Medical Examiner.
• Conducts complete investigation on those cases determined to fall under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner.
• Investigates the death scene, takes responsibility of the deceased person, clothing on the body and any article on or near the deceased, which may aid the Medical Examiner in determining identification, and cause and manner of death.
• Photographically documents the scene and body location and prepares sketches of body and its relationship to scene.
• Makes preliminary examination of the body (in absence of the Medical Examiner) with reference to identification of factors related to determining time and cause of death.
• Arranges for and coordinates transport of deceased to morgue, catalogue and file all related evidence.
• Elicits pertinent past and present history from persons associated with deceased, including family, physicians, and law enforcement personnel.
• Acts as official representative of Medical Examiner in record review, discussions and conferences with other agencies and in giving depositions and courtroom testimony.
• Attends various training programs to maintain high standards and implement new methods of investigations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA degree in Forensic Science or Criminal Justice

Job description

Orange County Government is seeking a Medicolegal Death Investigator on an on-call basis to conduct death investigations under the Medical Examiner's jurisdiction in Orlando, Florida.

The role involves scene investigations, evidence handling, photographing, transport coordination, and reporting to support the Medical Examiner; requires a high school diploma with two years of investigative experience or an AA in Forensic Science or Criminal Justice; ABMDI certification is preferred.