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Rutherford County Government

Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI)

Pay: $63,913–$68,590/yr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Murfreesboro, TN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

A Coroner or Medical Examiner directs activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.

$58,470 / year median in Tennessee

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI) 29-Jul-2026 to 28-Aug-2026 (CST) Murfreesboro, TN, USA 63913-68590 per year Salary Full Time Annual Salary

$63,913
$68,590 Your Impact Rutherford County Government seeks a Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI) to support Government medicolegal investigations under Tennessee Code Annotated §38-7-108.

This position helps determine cause and manner of death, confirm identity, and safeguard facts and evidence for the community.

Key responsibilities include:

Conducting thorough medicolegal death investigations and coordinating scene/record information
Serving as a point of contact with EMS, law enforcement, the Medical Examiner, county partners, and families
Collecting, documenting, and preserving evidence using accepted Forensics practices
Completing clear, timely reports and updating the case management system; using Microsoft Office
Communicating findings effectively in writing and verbally 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)
Valid TN driver's license Apply to do medical legal investigative work that serves the community.

Support That Lasts Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) plus a strong 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; and Employee Discounts. Our Purpose 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.