Medicolegal Death Investigator (In-House Float)-4

Internal Revenue Service; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner is seeking a dedicated Medicolegal Death Investigator for an 8-week temporary position. This role involves investigating deaths, collecting evidence, and supporting the Medical Examiners. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant experience, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience as Medical Examiner Investigator or Deputy Coroner.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reported deaths and gather pertinent details.
• Prepare detailed written reports of investigations.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and other agencies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Investigation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Date

06/20/25

Application Deadline

06/26/25

Pay Range

Range: $25.00 - 27.00 hourly
8-week temporary position - 07/07 - 08/30 duration

Job Type

Contractor (No Benefits)

Department

Medical Examiner

About the Position

This job posting is reserved for administrative use only and is not an active open job posting. Please do not apply to this posting unless directed by the Maricopa County Human Resources Department. Unsolicited applications submitted for this posting will not be processed.

If you have questions regarding this posting, please contact Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Services at 602-506-3755.

About the Position

Are you passionate about serving your community, analyzing medical information, and examining scenes? As a Medicolegal Death Investigator, you'll have the opportunity to use your medical and investigative knowledge to support the 4th largest Medical Examiner jurisdiction in the Nation! The Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner is seeking a motivated, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented Medicolegal Death Investigator to join our team! You'll contribute as the “eyes and ears” for Medical Examiners on scene, and work to locate pertinent details and medical records relating to reported deaths in Maricopa County, and assist in the collection of evidence.

About the Office of the Medical Examiner

Join a team dedicated to providing reliable and trustworthy death investigations in our community! The Office of the Medical Examiner is a county agency charged under Arizona law to perform medical investigations of certain types of deaths. The goal of these investigations is to determine the medical cause and manner of death to help improve public health and safety. We are looking for individuals to join our collaborative team to help the people of Maricopa County.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

Education

• High school diploma or GED

Experience

• One (1) year of experience as a full-time Medical Examiner Investigator or Deputy Coroner in a Coroner or Medical Examiner's facility; OR
• Two (2) years of experience as a vocational medical specialist, such as corpsman/military medic, emergency medical technician (EMT), or paramedic, or as a forensic investigative specialist, such as crime scene technician or investigator;

ORCombined education and experience qualifications

• Experience may be substituted with an Associate’s degree or completion of 60 semester units from an accredited college or university in a Natural Science, Life Science, Forensic Science, Nursing, or Criminology field may substitute for the minimum requirements on a year per year basis. Coursework must have included 15 semester units in medical terminology, anatomy, biology, chemistry, investigations, forensics, or physiology.

Other Requirements

• Certification from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigations (ABMDI) or must obtain a certification within eighteen (18) months from employment/hire date
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona’s driver’s license by the time of hire

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Natural Science, Forensic Science, Criminology, or related field
• Three (3) or more years of experience as a vocational medical specialist, such as corpsman/military medic, emergency medical technician (EMT), or paramedic, or as a forensic investigative specialist, such as crime scene technician or investigator
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience in forensic medicolegal investigation
• Experience working or volunteering in a Medical Examiner or Coroner's Office
• Certification in good standing as a Diplomat or Fellow of the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

The tasks listed are a representation and not an all-inclusive list of essential job tasks for this position.

• Receive notification of deaths from agencies and outside parties and determine if case is within the Office of the Medical Examiner's jurisdiction.
• Direct the recovery, transportation, and processing of bodies and related evidence.
• Investigate the physical and medical aspects of natural deaths by telephone when appropriate.
• Conduct interviews eliciting pertinent past and present history from persons associated with the decedent.
• Obtain and review medical histories and records from private physicians or health care agencies.
• Prepare detailed written reports of the investigation.
• Record comments in the Database Application for Vital Events (DAVE) regarding death certificates being reviewed.
• Order X-rays, toxicological studies, and follow-up reports and gathers other pertinent evidence prior to autopsy.
• Communicate and consult with law enforcement personnel, funeral homes, and other agencies to expedite disposition of the case.
• Coordinate with organ donor agencies to facilitate requests for organ and tissue donations.
• Give sworn testimony, when necessary, in a deposition or before a court or other legal tribunal.

Working Conditions

Sufficient strength and physical and emotional stability to work under adverse conditions. Hours are full-time and include some holidays, nights, and weekends. Shift work may be required. Must work with decedents in a decomposed state and understand and perform the complex task of removing decedents from diverse and difficult death scenes. Must be able to lift and carry 100 pounds.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on relevant experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Selection Procedure - Maricopa County

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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Attention Current Maricopa County Employees: As of 1/1/2022, the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County formalized itself as a separate entity and employer from Maricopa County. To learn more about how that may affect you please clickhere.

Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.

Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.

The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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