Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI)

• Grant Funded 25-Aug-2026 to 24-Sep-2026 (CST) Murfreesboro, TN, USA 63913-68590 per year Salary Full Time Annual Salary
• $63,913
• $68,590 Role Summary Rutherford County Government is hiring a grant-funded Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI) to support Government death investigations in alignment with Tennessee Code Annotated §38-7-108.

This role helps establish identity, cause, and manner of death while ensuring facts and evidence are accurately preserved.

Key responsibilities:

Respond to and conduct medicolegal investigations; gather scene and record information Coordinate with EMS, law enforcement, the Medical Examiner, partner agencies, and next of kin Collect, document, and safeguard evidence using accepted Forensics standards and chain-of-custody Produce clear reports, maintain case files in a case management system, and use Microsoft Office. This position will be integral to the performance of activities of a 3-year grant-funded project Required qualifications/skills: Bachelor's in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, or related field AEMT/Paramedic (EMT-P), RN/PA, or ABMDI certification (or eligible within one year) Strong written/verbal communication; valid driver's license Apply to do Medical Legal investigative work that serves the community. Total Rewards Competitive Salary plus a comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Life Insurance; 401(k); Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) Pension; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Paid Time Off; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and Employee Discounts. Our Commitments To promote and increase efficiency and responsiveness for the residents of Rutherford County. To provide fair and equal opportunity to all qualified applicants who apply for employment with Rutherford County based only on demonstrated merit and fitness as ascertained through fair and practical methods of selection. To develop a program of recruitment and advancement that presents Rutherford County in a professional manner in terms of career interest and encouragement. To establish and promote high morale among employees by providing professional working relationships, a uniform personnel policy, opportunity for advancement, and consideration for the employee's needs and desires. To adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior in working with our citizens, vendors, and employees.