ME Investigations Supervisor

Mecklenburg County Government; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Government seeks an Investigations Supervisor for the Medical Examiner’s Office to oversee ME Investigators, provide training, and respond to death scenes as needed. The role supports shift supervision, staff development, and policy implementation.

Requirements include ABMDI certification, a biology/forensic science degree, and a valid driver’s license. Onsite position in Charlotte, NC with 10-hour night shifts and rotation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in forensic investigations.
• ABMDI certification required by hire date and maintained during employment.
• Current Medical Examiner appointment by NC OOCME or to be appointed within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ME Investigators and conduct performance reviews.
• Develop and administer training for new hires and existing staff.
• Respond to death scenes within ME jurisdiction or when needed.

Skills

Forensic investigations

Supervision

Training program development

Death scene response

Staff coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Forensic Science, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The Mecklenburg County MedicalExaminer's Office (MCMEO) mission is to provide county morgue and medicalexaminer/forensic pathology services to the residents of Mecklenburg County.The MCMEO interacts with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies toassist in death investigations, reporting their findings on the cause andmanner of death.TheMCMEO alsoprovidesconsultation and forensic pathology services to oneregional county: Cleveland.

Position Specific Information

Onsiteposition based out of the ME Office located at 3440 Reno Avenue,Charlotte, NC 28216.

MEInvestigations Supervisor for 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift. 10-hour shifts for 4 days per week,with a 3-week rotation cycle.

Position Summary

• Responsible for day-to-day supervision of ME Investigators, including completion of performance reviews.
• Responsible for developing and administering training programs for new hires, as well as the technical development of existing investigator staff.
• Responds to death scenes under the Medical Examiner’s jurisdiction as needed and/or when an ME Investigator is unavailable.

Essential Functions

• Operate as a fully functioning Medicolegal Death Investigator performing those duties typical of a Death Investigator in the Mecklenburg County ME Office (performing death investigations, scene visits, evidence collection, phone calls, working with police and funeral homes, talking with families/friends, data entry, consult with regional MEs, assist with intake and release of decedents, etc.).
• Conducts external examinations of Decedents under Medical Examiner jurisdiction, documenting case details, identification, and injuries, draws toxicology samples, completes required reports and a Death Certificate for each case assigned.
• May have to assist in cross-covering other shifts on occasion.
• Coordinate/meet regularly with other shift supervisors and the Investigations Manager.
• Keep investigation staff informed of updates in policies and procedures.
• Ensure staff has proper training, assist with ABMDI certification process, and promote CME activities.
• Hold regularly scheduled meetings with shift staff (monthly or quarterly as necessary).
• Evaluate staff and sign performance reviews for direct reports; recommend disciplinary actions and participate in the disciplinary process.
• Participate in the hiring process for investigations staff (interview, recommend hiring, pay recommendation).
• Coordinate body arrival and release by transporters and check-in with other staff.
• Make work assignments for various duties involved in investigations, assign specific duties to staff.
• Reassign cases as necessary to balance out caseload amongst the investigators.
• Teach/instruct other investigations staff in methods and procedures.
• Provide advice, instruction, and access to resources for investigations staff.
• Coordinate with other Investigation Supervisors/Manager to approve vacations and absences for staff (help to ensure coverage).
• Ensure staff properly complete payroll entries.
• Coordinate and approves staff involvement in trainings, committees, and outside employment.
• Coordinate random drug testing of direct reports.
• Coordinate assignments of staff during non-routine work events (adverse weather, disasters, mass fatality events).
• Ensure staff/facility safety and security issues brought to your attention are properly addressed.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience inforensic investigations.

Required to have ABMDI certification at hire date and must be maintained while employed in this position.

Current appointment as a Medical Examiner by the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner OR required to receive appointment as a Medical Examiner for Mecklenburg County within 1 year of hire date.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology,Microbiology, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Forensic Science, or arelated field.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experienceaccepted? Yes

Licenses and Certifications:

• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• Requires County Driving Privileges
• Annual Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check required

Preferred Qualifications

Current appointment as a MedicalExaminer for Mecklenburg County by the NCOCME.

• Prior experience working an overnight shift in a Medical Examiner’s office or similar setting.
• Prior experience performing external “non-invasive” examinations with decedents.
• Knowledge of the NC state systems including MEIS and Forensic Advantage (FA).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of
All federal, state and local regulatory requirements applicable to vital statistics recordation, laboratory operations, public records laws and rules of evidence
Death scene investigation procedures
Established laws, regulations, rules, policies and procedures governing the receipt, storage and release of bodies
Microscopy, toxicology, ballistics and investigative techniques as they related to forensic medicine.
Rules of evidence as they apply to the preservation of specimens from a post-mortem examination

Skills
Basic Death Scene Investigation
Applicable forensic tools
Applicable safety/exposure procedures
Morgue/Laboratory procedures
Death case documentation

Abilities
Communicate: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Stress Tolerance: Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
Patient Relations: Meeting client’s and their family's needs; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult situations and regain confidence.

Computer Skills

Intermediate in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands

Physical Demands
Must be able to remain in a stationaryposition 50% of the time. Constantly (26 or more hrs/week)
The person in this position needs to moveabout from point X to point Y. Occasionally (up to 10 hrs/week)
Operates a computer or other officeequipment. Constantly (26 or more hrs/week)
Frequentlycommunicates & must be able to exchange & convey information. Constantly (26 or more hrs/week)
Must be able to review information onpaper or computer. Constantly (26 or more hrs/week)
Must be able to discern information fromlong distances. Occasionally (up to 10 hrs/week)
Must be able to detect or distinguishflavor or smells. Occasionally (up to 10 hrs/week)

Demand Weight Frequency
Must be able to carry/move equipment 10 lbs or less Occasionally
Must be able to carry/move equipment 11-20 lbs Occasionally
Must be able to carry/move equipment 21-50 lbs Not Applicable
Must be able to carry/move equipment 51-100 lbs Not Applicable
Must be able to carry/move equipment Over 100 lbs Not Applicable

Work Environment

Works in an office setting with moderatenoise

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform, with or without reasonableaccommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be anall-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills,requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based onbusiness need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reservesthe right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positionsmay be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.