Medicolegal Death Investigator I - Lead (Temporary)

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on health benefits, visit www.shpnc.org.

About the role

This position is located at 4312 District Drive, Raleigh, NC - Wake County with the Department of Health and Human Services. The office requires coverage from Sunday to Saturday, 24/7, mainly during nights and weekends, and may include working on holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Lead Medicolegal Death Investigator I.
• Conduct investigations, examinations, and reports of sudden, unexpected, unnatural, or violent deaths within the Medical Examiner jurisdiction.
• Determine the OCME's jurisdiction over death cases.
• Complete all work related to death investigations as required, including:
  • Receiving calls from Medical Examiners, hospitals, law enforcement, and other agencies reporting deaths.
  • Demonstrating knowledge and awareness of hazards associated with scene investigations.
  • Performing external examinations of decedents, including photographing the body, collecting toxicology samples, physically moving the decedent, and removing personal belongings.
  • Collecting and releasing physical evidence to law enforcement.
  • Preparing detailed written investigation reports.
  • Possessing knowledge of medical terminology and data entry.
• Be proficient with current office technology.
• Communicate effectively with agencies and families during stressful situations.
• Lift medium to heavy weights or hike long distances in outdoor and rural environments.
• Assist supervisors as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science (biology, chemistry, nursing, anthropology, forensic sciences, biochemistry, or related sciences field), or criminal justice from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of medicolegal death investigation experience or specialized (e.g., unidentified decedent) experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology and data entry.
• Proficiency with current office technology.
• Effective communication with agencies and families during stressful situations.
• Physical ability to lift medium to heavy weights or hike long distances in outdoor and rural environments.

Pay

Hourly rate of pay: $26.18 (based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).