Medicolegal Investigator Supervisor

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a Medicolegal Investigator Supervisor, overseeing investigations into suspicious deaths and providing guidance to investigators. A qualified candidate will possess a strong educational background in relevant fields and must be capable of ensuring quality assurance and compliance within the unit.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Provision of training and compliance for MLIs.
• Must have experience in handling death investigations.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support Medicolegal Investigators in investigations.
• Ensure follow-up on reports, and conduct routine evaluations.
• Provide training and ensure compliance with agency procedures.

Skills

Dedication

Accountability

Adaptability

Quality assurance

Education

Baccalaureate degree in police science, forensic science, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, medicine, nursing, or related field

Job description

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The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.

The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.

• Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times
• Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community
• Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity
• Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality
• Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs
  
  

With Minimal Supervision From An Assistant Director Of Medicolegal Investigations / Tour Commander, Medicolegal Investigator Supervisor Tasks Include But Not Limited To:

• Provides guidance and support to Medicolegal Investigators (MLIs) in the handling of death investigations
• Ensures proper follow-up on investigative requirements, including outstanding reports and documentation, scene visits and notifications
• Accompanies MLIs throughout shift to evaluate work performance and provides feedback to both MLIs and unit managers
• Provides situational awareness to the Tour Commander
• Visits borough offices to monitor investigative operations and resolve problems
• Provides new-hire and continuous training to MLIs on unit and agency policies and procedures and ensures staff compliance
• Provides routine quality assurance evaluations of MLI investigations, including review of investigative reports and photographs
• Advises management on operational and personnel issues, prepares supervisory reports, monitors staffing, and works with Tour Commander to arrange additional coverage when needed
• Performs all MLI I and II duties, as needed
  
  

MEDICOLEGAL INVESTIGATOR (OCME - 53299

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with specialization in police science, forensic science, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, medicine, nursing, or other related field of study; or

Education and/or experience described in “1” above.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with specialization in police science, forensic science, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, medicine, nursing, or other related field of study; or

Education and/or experience described in “1” above.

In Addition To Meeting The “Qualification Requirements” Above, To Be Eligible For Placement At Assignment Level II, Individuals Must Have One Of The Following:

One year of satisfactory full-time experience as a Medicolegal Investigator at OCME; or

Two years of full-time satisfactory experience conducting death investigations.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with specialization in police science, forensic science, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, medicine, nursing, or other related field of study; or

Education and/or experience described in “1” above

In Addition To Meeting The “Qualification Requirements” Above, To Be Eligible For Placement At Assignment Level III, Individuals Must Have One Of The Following:

Three years of experience gained as a Medicolegal Investigator at OCME; or.

Four years of full-time satisfactory experience conducting death investigations.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

, $122,271.00 – $122,271.00

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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