Medicolegal Death Investigator
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All applications will be accepted from 02/20/23-03/03/23
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General Job Description:
This is full performance field and related office work investigating deaths which fall under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner. The employee is required to exercise a considerable amount of discretion and tact in dealing with other governmental agencies and with the public.
The Requirements are as follows:
OPTION 1:
EDUCATION: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. with major coursework in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Health Sciences, Forensic Medicine, Mortuary Science, Anthropology or a closely related field
OR
CERTIFICATION: Registry Certification or Board Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators
AND
EXPERIENCE (for both degree or certification): One year of experience as a Forensic Investigator 1 or equivalent conducting field investigations of sudden or unusual deaths.
OR
OPTION 2:
EDUCATION: Education equivalent to the completion of twelfth school grade
AND
EXPERIENCE: Five years of experience conducting field investigations
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