Medical Examiner’s Investigator Ii

Job Description
Role Description
Under direction, the Medical Examiner's Investigator II conducts all types of investigations coming under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner;
functions as a lead worker in field investigations;
trains assistant level investigators and other staff;
and performs related duties as required.
Examples of Important andEssential Duties:
Responds to death scenes coming under the jurisdiction of the Chief Medical Examiner, including difficult, sensitive and/or complex cases;
removes and/or authorizes removal of body from the scene.
Conducts field investigations;
interview witnesses, physicians, police officers, family members and others to obtain facts concerning the death;
establishes identification of deceased person;
notifies medical examiner on-call, and work with investigators from other agencies.
Gathers forensic evidence and medical information;
examines the body of deceased persons and records any pertinent evidence;
examines the surrounding vicinity and records findings;
maintains chain of custody to preserve evidence.
Takes charge/possession of and record valuables and property removed from death scene for safekeeping and compliance with office booking protocols.
Drafts and completes detailed investigative reports of the death investigation and other official activities;
maintains required records;
prepares reports that are clear, objective and include a concise history of facts surrounding the death and/or medical history (using office report template);
compiles reports with proper grammar use and correct spelling;
compiles special statistical reports.
Enforces and interprets investigative policies and procedures and assists in developing or revising methods and policies regarding investigative matters.
Coordinates investigations with other law enforcement agencies, the District Attorney, attorneys, physicians, hospitals and others.
Locates and notifies next of kin;
represents the department in contacts with hospitals, funeral directors, law enforcement agencies and others.
Assists in the development and implementation of training programs for investigative/autopsy staff.
Maintains a clean work environment;
keeps vehicles and equipment in a safe and clean condition.
Testifies in court proceedings as necessary, may appear as a witness in civil and criminal proceedings.
Performs related duties as required.