Forensic Operations Manager

MOHAVE COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Mohave County Medical Examiner Office seeks a seasoned leader to manage daily forensic operations, supervise staff, and ensure timely investigations. You will develop policies, coordinate with law enforcement and partner agencies, and oversee budgets and contracts to deliver high-quality, efficient services across Mohave County.

Responsibilities include prioritizing caseloads, preparing reports, maintaining chain of custody, and supervising personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, forensic science, biology, or related field.
• Four (4) years of increasing responsibility as a medicolegal death investigator in a Medical Examiner or Coroner Office.
• Four (4) years supervisory experience.
• Must possess minimum of Registry Diplomate with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (D-ABMDI)
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and implements medical examiner programs according to regulatory requirements.
• Oversees scheduling and prioritization of work; monitors caseloads and turnaround times.
• Selects and evaluates subordinates; establishes schedules.
• Develops division policies for standardized medical examiner activities.
• Interacts with law enforcement, funeral homes, and agencies to expedite disposition of cases.
• Maintains chain of custody of evidence and ensures documentation integrity.
• May provide sworn testimony in deposition or court.
• Develops budgets and participates in contract negotiations for equipment/services.
• Maintains awareness of current medicolegal issues and prepares reports.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Policy development

Budget management

Contract negotiations

Interagency coordination

Communications

Forensic knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Four years medicolegal death investigator experience

Four years supervisory experience

ABMDI Diplomate (D-ABMDI)

Tools

Digital SLR cameras

PPE

Job description

OUR MISSION

To promote, protect, and improve the health of our communities.

About Public Health

Public Health works to keep our communities healthy, safe, and informed. This includes preventing disease, promoting healthy choices, and responding to health concerns across Mohave County.

The Mohave County Department of Public Health is a nationally accredited health department, demonstrating our commitment to quality services, accountability, and continuous improvement for our community.

About the Position

The Medical Examiner Office is seeking a skilled leader to manage daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure accurate, timely forensic investigations. This role develops policies, coordinates with partner agencies, oversees budgets and contracts, and supports high-quality, efficient services across Mohave County.

Forensic Operations Manager → Salary, Range 23 / Steps 1-8 $34.37 - $42.27

• Must pass pre-employment background screening.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

Proud to Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 6.5 hours accrued bi-weekly (32+ hour employees only)
• 39 hours of PTO front loaded
  • Regular accrual starts on 7th pay period
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
  • Contribution rate of 11.98% with Employer match starting the first day.
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Perform work with a greater purpose

• Plans, organizes, and implements medical examiner programs according to regulatory and department requirements.
• Oversee the scheduling and prioritizing of work assignments and caseloads; monitors case submissions and turnaround times ensuring cases are processed in an accurate, complete and timely manner; assists with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise.
• Selects, plans, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of subordinates including establishment of schedules.
• Formulates Division policies and procedures to ensure standardized implementation of medical examiner activities throughout Mohave County.
• Conducts interviews with persons associated with the decedent. Obtains and reviews medical histories and records from private physicians of health care agencies. Prepares written report of investigation.
• Communicates and consults with law enforcement personnel, funeral home, and other agencies to expedite disposition of the case.
• Logs and tracks property and evidence and ensures chain of custody of evidence is maintained.
• May be required to give sworn testimony in a deposition or before a court or other legal tribunal.
• Research, forecasts and plans for future capabilities of the Medical Examiner Office.
• Develops and administers Medical Examiner Division budgets.
• Participates in contract negotiations for equipment, services and materials and monitors contractual performance and compliance of all Medical Examiner division contracts.
• Maintains awareness of current issues in the medical/forensic field.
• Prepares, analyzes, and presents oral and written reports.
• Interfaces with other Department Divisions, community/governmental agencies and organizations, funeral homes, health care professionals and public to coordinate services.
• Participate in the department Emergency Response Team.
• Evaluates the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of forensic services.
• Coordinates continuing education programs for staff.
• Maintains security and confidentiality of all materials and information encountered in the performance of duties.
• Conducts personnel performance evaluations.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, forensic science, biology, or related field.
• Four (4) years of increasing responsibility as a medicolegal death investigator in a Medical Examiner or Coroner Office.
• Four (4) years supervisory experience.
• Must possess minimum of Registry Diplomate with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (D-ABMDI)
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

• Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.

• Principles and practices of state and federal laws/regulations governing death investigations.
• Principles of administration, supervision, training, and evaluation.
• Budgetary and financial procedures, grantsmanship and data processing applications.
• Governmental services, equipment, and materials contract requirements.
• Research, analysis, evaluation, and reporting techniques.
• Medical Terminology and Anatomy
• Digital SLR cameras.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Department policies, rules, and procedures.

• The preparation of concise and accurate reports and other professional documentation.
• Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Plan, organize and administer a medical examiner program.
• Exercise judgment and discretion in matters of policy and procedure design and implementation.
• Make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations.
• Learn body handling and evisceration techniques.
• Develop and administer forensic related training programs.
• Plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates.
• Analyze administrative, organizational and personnel situations and determine appropriate or alternative actions.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain a professional leadership role.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work rotating shifts.
• Fulfill all physical requirements of the class.
• Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.