Medicolegal Investigator I TEMP
Larimer County
Fort Collins, CO (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
The Coroner's Office is hiring a part-time, temporary Medicolegal Death Investigator. In this position, you will conduct investigations of all deaths and related procedures that fall under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner. They complete medicolegal death investigations, make death notifications to next of kin, present information to the forensic pathologist, maintain a proper chain of custody with all evidence, prepare detailed reports, and comply with all ongoing educational and physical training requirements. Part-time investigators are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and may be scheduled any day of the week, Sunday through Saturday, including holidays. Shifts may involve being in the office during the day or on-call at night. Part-time investigators may be assigned to cover shifts for full-time investigators who work four 10-hour shifts (0600-1600, 1200-2200, 2100-0700 hours). What you'll be doing: Responding to and investigating death scenes within Larimer County, conducting comprehensive medicolegal investigations. Examining bodies under field conditions, identifying postmortem characteristics, signs of disease, and other distinguishing features. Administering proper procedures for making death notifications to next of kin; providing compassionate assistance to families, the community, and law enforcement. Reviewing medical records and conducting detailed interviews to gather relevant information. Writing complete, accurate, and unbiased reports that meet professional standards. For the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Medicolegal_Investigator_I_TEMP What we're looking for: Experience in medicolegal death investigation or work in a Medical Examiner or Coroner's office. Proficiency with case management software specific to coroners and medical examiners, with preference for experience using MDI Log. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of Colorado Coroner's Statutes (30-10-601 through 30-10-618) and relevant Colorado Revised Statutes related to public records, evidence collection, and search warrants. The ability to perform effectively under high stress and exercise mature judgment in crisis situations. All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process. One (1) year of experience or education in a related field, such as applicable medical occupations, law enforcement, criminal justice, qualified training from another Coroner Medical Examiner office, and/or medicolegal investigation, required. High School Diploma or GED, required. Documented training in Medical Terminology required. Must be 21 years of age or older required. Certification through the Colorado Coroner's Association (CCA) as a Colorado Death Investigator, required within one (1) year of hire. Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire, required. Benefits For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available. To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit www.larimer.org/hr/benefits . An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing. All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed. Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.