Interested applicants should apply on the Union County website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/unionoh?
DESCRIPTION
The Union County Coroner is now hiring a full-time Investigator to provide crime scene and investigation support to our rapidly growing community. Under general supervision of the Coroner, the Investigator performs post-mortem examinations of bodies and investigates deaths of persons; consults with law enforcement agencies; testifies in court; photographs and documents death scenes. Performs other related duties as assigned.
The Union County Coroner's Office serves a population of approximately 64,971 citizens and performs 250-300 investigations per year. Our office has strong professional relationships with the medical community, criminal justice system, and referring coroners.
If you meet the requirements below and are interested in joining our dedicated and professional team, we encourage you to apply.
QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of a secondary education (high school diploma or GED); two (2) or more years of experience in a medical related field; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must be capable of passing a criminal background investigation. Must also be willing to work on call and report to duty on evenings and weekends, as needed.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a Medicolegal Death Investigator certification issued by ABMDI or must be willing to obtain certification within 18 months of employment and maintain certification while employed in this classification; FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 courses; must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain insurability under the County's vehicle insurance policy.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Motor vehicle, personal computer, applicable computer software, printer, copy machine, fax machine, cameras; medical equipment; and other standard business office equipment; gas mask; radio; cell phone.
INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS: The employee has exposure to; unclean or unsanitary conditions, bodily fluids etc.; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons; has exposure to hazardous driving conditions; uses or works around firearms; ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds, confined spaces; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; must be able to push, pull, lift 2-500+ pounds; has to work irregular hours.
Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered light work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(1) Examines decedent's body for signs of trauma and/or unusual circumstances; verifies post-mortem changes are consistent with the situation and circumstances; relays the absence of any signs of life to coroner or deputy coroner for pronouncement of death.
(2) Surveys death scenes; collects information, evidence, blood and bodily fluids, and other items related to the cause or manner of death; photographs body and surrounding conditions, and documents death scenes to preserve the circumstances of the death/scene; requests medical, mental health, and/or employment records; obtains necessary search warrants as directed by prosecutor and/or law enforcement.
(3) Interviews family members, physicians, nurses, law enforcement, and EMS to obtain medical history, lifestyle patterns, incident, and other reports related to the case; communicates information to Coroner's staff and administrative staff; works in a professional manner with prosecutor and law enforcement; testifies in court or before grand jury if required; assists with morgue maintenance management.
(4) Prepares written reports detailing observations and investigation findings; completes inventory and proper packaging of decedent's personal valuables for safe return to legal next of kin; gathers controlled substances (prescriptions) of the deceased for inventory and destruction.
(5) Coordinates with the prosecutor’s office and law enforcement, the movement and transportation of the body; under the direction of the coroner or deputy coroner, prepares and causes the performance of an autopsy.
(6) Assists with Medication Inventory; assists with Maintaining Stats; assists with sending Autopsy and Coroner Report requests; represents Coroner’s office for mandated and assigned review boards.
(7) Maintains required licensures, certification, and continuing education requirements, if any.
(8) Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
(9) Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(10) Performs other related duties as assigned.
(11) Attends staff meetings as assigned.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS
Knowledge of: *County, Department, and Division goals and objectives; *County, Department, and Division policies and procedures; *personnel rules and regulations; workplace safety; office practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling; case management; physiology; medical terminology; scene safety; evidence collection; Ohio Revised Code 313.
Skill in: word processing; computer operation; use of modern office equipment; operating a motor vehicle; communication.
Ability to: carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form; deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context; recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; maintain records according to established procedures; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; communicate effectively; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communication; work alone on most tasks; travel to and gain access to work site; lift, position, and move individuals according to established procedures; handle sensitive inquiries; contacts with officials and general public; develop and maintain effective working relationships; perform job safely.
POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED: None.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.61 - $33.91 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Marysville, OH (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Marysville, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person