Part-Time Deputy Medical Examiner (MEO)

Salary:

$23.89 - $32.38

Hourly Location :

Elkhorn, WI Job Type:

Part-time Job Number:

2026-00061

Department:

Medical Examiner Opening Date:

05/18/2026

Closing Date:

6/1/2026 5:00 PM Central An Equal Opportunity Employer Position Summary Under supervision and as assigned, the deputy medical examiner is responsible for investigating reportable deaths to include determining jurisdiction of the case, completing narrative reports in a timely manner, assisting with autopsies, and performing other duties as required.

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0.80 Applications are being accepted from current County employees as well as members of the public. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Conduct investigations of deaths in Walworth County in accordance with Wisconsin State Statutes as requested/directed by the appointed Medical Examiner. This shall include evaluating death scenes, examining and preserving evidence, investigating the circumstances of death by obtaining personal data and medical history via records and interviews; and establishes initial assessment of cause and manner of death as natural, suicidal, accidental, or homicidal. Assist in the identification of decedent, and determines and coordinates proper disposition of the body, including removal and transportation of the body to the morgue. Notify next of kin personally or in conjunction with law enforcement/other agencies. Answer family questions and concerns. Prepare reports documenting the facts and findings of all death investigations and other activities regarding the decedent. Examine bodies, investigate cause and manner of death and prepare and issue certificates, disinterment permits, and other legally binding documents for embalming and cremation. Assist in the collection, preservation, and chain of custody of bodies, criminal and physical evidence, specimens, and property. Release bodies and property to the appropriate agency, funeral director, or family member and secures documentation of the transaction. Take photographs of bodies and other evidence at autopsies or death scenes as required. Testify in civil and criminal cases when necessary. Establish and maintain effective working and public relations with various local and state law enforcement agencies, other county departments, medical personnel, funeral service professionals, and the public. Attend training meetings and seminars and maintain current knowledge of methods and procedures through professional literature, or publications. Perform other duties as assigned. Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent and seven months to one year of relevant prior experience. Proven experience in ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals as well as ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Knowledge of Wisconsin State Statutes concerning investigations of deaths, investigative techniques, principles and practices used in determining cause and manner of death. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid driver's license. Proof of minimum liability auto insurance coverage. Certification as a Medicolegal death investigator preferred. Interactions and Communications Provides specialized information and/or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise. Decision Making This position has authority to make decisions that are consistent with policies and precedents; supervision and managerial direction is available as requested. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or the work unit within a department and information is provided with additional research and observations which contributes to the decision making process. Thinking and Problem Solving In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges in this position tend to be diverse, but are typically covered by precedent or established practice. Tools & Equipment Used Copy Machine Telephone FAX Machine Calculator Personal Computer/Printer Camera

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees may come into contact with airborne and blood borne pathogens.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must be able to move and transfer human bodies of various weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Selection Process

TO INCLUDE

Formal Walworth County Electronic Application Education & Experience Review Oral Department Interview Reference Check Background Check Post Offer Physical Exam Drug Screen Other job related tests may be required.

WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY H

- Non-Represented Hourly Employees

BARGAINING UNIT

Non-Represented Hourly Employees Hired on or after January 1, 2012

DATE:

January 1, 2019

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees.

BASIS OF PAYMENT

You are paid for actual hours worked plus pay for any accrued benefit time for which you are eligible. You are eligible for overtime or compensatory time in accordance with provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

SCHEDULED TIME OFF

Accrued based on straight-time hours paid each pay period. All accrued scheduled time off hours are available for use, subject to approval of your supervisor. As a full-time employee you earn scheduled time off (pro-rated for part-time) equivalent to the following: 10 days per year after 1 year of Walworth County Service 15 days per year after 5 years of Walworth County Service 20 days per year after 15 years of Walworth County Service

PERSONAL TIME OFF

Employees will receive 64 hours of personal time off as a lump sum at the beginning of each year (pro-rated for part-time and newly-hired employees). At the end of each calendar year, an employee may request to move remaining personal time off hours to the extended sick leave bank. If no request is made, any remaining hours shall be paid out on the employee's last pay date of the calendar year.

EXTENDED SICK LEAVE BANK

Used for time off of work for more serious health conditions that require three or more consecutive days off or when on an approved leave of absence.

HOLIDAYS

Ten paid holidays each year. As a part-time employee, you receive pro-rated holiday pay based on your positions budgeted

FTE. INSURANCE

Employees hired into a .75 FTE or higher position are eligible for Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service provided you complete enrollment forms within 30 days of hire. Employees hired into a .50 FTE or higher position are eligible for all benefits listed below except Health insurance. Employees hired into a .49 FTE or less position are eligible to participate in Short-Term Disability only.

Health Insurance:

You can choose Tier 1 or Tier 2. Tier 1 is a standard co-pay plan. Tier 2 is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The County will contribute an amount approved by the County Board, payable as a lump sum to your HSA for Tier 2. You may also elect to contribute to your HSA up to the IRS maximum. You may elect either family or single coverage. The monthly premium will be split between the County and the employee.

Dental Insurance:

You may elect either family or single coverage. The county shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for a full-time and 50% (single or family) of the premium for a part-time employee enrolled in dental insurance.

Life Insurance:

The County provides you with term life insurance in an amount equal to $25,000. You have the option of purchasing additional coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or dependent children.

Short-Term Disability Insurance:

The County provides you with Short-Term Disability Insurance with premiums paid by the employer.

LTD Insurance:

The County provides you with Long-Term Disability Insurance. The monthly premium is 0.83% of your insured monthly wages. The County shall pay 67% of the premium & employee shall pay 33% of the premium.

Vision Insurance:

You may elect to participate in Vision insurance. The employee electing coverage shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for vision insurance.

WISCONSIN RETIREMENT

You are covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System if you are expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours per year for a period of one year or more. The WRS provides you with separation, disability or retirement benefits upon termination. The payment is split between the county and employee, as prescribed by state law. Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

After completing 6 months of employment, you are eligible to participate in the Educational Assistance Program and receive partial reimbursement for tuition upon completion of approved courses.

TAX-SHELTERED BENEFITS

You may elect to participate in the following tax-sheltered benefits: Deferred Compensation (S457 plan) Medical Spending Account (S125 plan) Dependent Care Plan (S125 plan) Health Savings Account (S223 plan)

WORKERS COMPENSATION

You are covered by Workers Compensation for any illness or injury arising out of your employment. Medical expenses and compensation for lost time are paid from the workers' compensation plan. In addition, the County will supplement the workers' compensation lost-time payment for up to 1 year, making you whole on a "net-check" basis.

DIRECT DEPOSIT

You are required to participate in direct deposit of your paycheck to a banking institution of your choice.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

You and your family are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program for help in addressing confidential family and financial matters. EAP services are provided through Curalinc. Please call 888-881-5462 for help.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

You will receive pay for up to 3 days for the purpose of bereavement over the death of your spouse, child, step-child, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, or other member of the immediate household (excluding renters). You will receive up to 1 day of pay for the death of your brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.

JURY DUTY

Your regular wages will be made-whole for any time you are required to serve on jury duty.

MILITARY LEAVE

Your regular wages will be made-whole for up to two weeks for you to meet your annual two-week reserve duty obligation. Extended military leaves are provided in accordance with state and federal laws.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

You are required to request a leave of absence in writing and a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to your expected absence. All leaves are subject to approval of the Human Resources Department and are at the discretion of the County's representative, except as otherwise required by law. Under emergency situations, the leave papers must be submitted within 5 days after the absence begins. Periods of absence less than 5 days may be approved by your department head.

Note:

This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee. 01 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 02 Do you currently hold certification in the State of Wisconsin as a Medicolegal DeathInvestigator? Yes No 03 Please detail your experience, if any, working in a medical examiner or coroner's office aswell as any other relevant experience you may have. Required Question