JOB REQUIREMENTS: The mission of the Kenosha County Medical Examiner\'s

Office is to ensure that death investigations are carried out in an

expeditious and professional manner, while providing the highest level

of sensitivity and compassion to the surviving loved ones during their

time of grief. Primary functions of this position are to investigate the

medically relevant circumstances surrounding deaths reported to the

Medical Examiner\'s Office in Kenosha County, and to prepare written

reports documenting the investigative findings. This position reports to

the Medical Examiner and the Chief Deputy Medical Examiner. Duties

include: Respond to scenes of reported deaths and perform a skilled

investigation Determine whether a death is within the Medical

Examiner\'s jurisdiction and requires an investigation in accordance

with WI Statutes Chapter 979 Maintain availability by telephone during

on-call hours Prepare human remains for transport from a scene

Communicate effectively with emergency personnel and law enforcement

investigators in order to obtain accurate and comprehensive information

regarding the circumstances surrounding a death Communicate effectively

and compassionately with the decedent\'s loved ones and other witnesses

Obtain the decedent\'s medical and social history from physicians,

medical records, emergency personnel, relatives, witnesses, police, and

other involved persons Communicate effectively with funeral directors

and funeral home personnel Speak and write in a professional manner;

maintain a professional appearance Submit clear, accurate, and objective

reports for all death investigations in a timely manner, using a

computerized web-based records management system and adhering to the

prescribed format Ensure that the next-of-kin is notified of the death

Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills by attending

continuing education seminars, training programs, and appropriate

courses Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Examiner and/or

Chief Deputy Medical Examiner Perform and document post-mortem

examinations under the direction of the Medical Examiner and/or Chief

Deputy Medical Examiner Maintain the electronic death investigation

record by entering all available information regarding scene and case

investigation, uploading documents such as postmortem examination,

digital photographs, and all other documents pertaining to each death

case, into the Medical Examiner database Make arrangements for forensic

autopsy with the contracted provider; for transport of the decedent; and

for tissue donation (when appropriate) when an autopsy is to be ordered

Comply with policies and procedures established by the Medical

Examiner\'s Office and Kenosha County Maintain communication with the

Medical Examiner staff Perform other duties as assigned and appropriate

This position is part-time as per a monthly on-call schedule, with no

benefits. The on-call schedule includes primarily nights, weekends

(Friday, Saturday, Sunday), and holidays. The on-site required response

time is within 60 minutes of the time of call/notification. Employees in

this position must provide a minimum of 30 hours of availability each

month by the 15th of the month. While this availability is required for

scheduling purposes, staff are not typically scheduled for the full 30

hours. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience

Minimum of three years of experience in law enforcement, as a first

responder (e.g., firefighter, EMT), a licensed or certified nurse, or a

medical care provider Success Factors Knowledge of Kenosha County

geography Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration

Knowledge of laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to public health

Skill in interpersonal communication to deal courteously and effectively

with other employees and the public Skill in organization Skill in

investigation - using multiple resources to locate ext of kin and

searching decedent\'s home for clues Ability to act as the guardian of

the public and trust Ability to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of

modern medical examiner principles, procedures, techniques, and

equipment Ability to speak effectively to individuals and groups Ability

to comprehend, process, and apply both verbal and written skills Ability

to maintain confidentiality Ability to use resources effectively and

efficiently Ability to operate a computer with knowledge and

proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Ability to

work independently Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and

inclusive environment 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. The Position Involves Heavy Physical

demands, such as exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up

to 10 pounds of force frequently. May be required to climb or balance;

reach with hands and arms; sit; stand; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk and

hear; use hands to handle or feel Will frequently work in an outdoor

environment with exposure to weather-related heat and cold, rain, wind,

and other elements May be exposed to extreme cold (not weather-related),

criminal suspects, or prison inmates May occasionally be required to

lift/move over 60 pounds Work Environment/Conditions The work

environment and exposures 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. The incumbent in this

position will have frequent exposures to individuals who are rude or

irate, communicable diseases, bodily fluids (blood, urine, etc.), and

infectious waste. There will be occasional exposure to individuals with

known violent backgrounds, outdoor environments, street environments,

clinical health care environments, funeral home/morgue/embalming rooms,

fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals, substances

waste. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: To see the complete

job description and to apply for this position, please visit our

website, www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and click the \"View Open Jobs\"

button. Must be submitted no later than Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Kenosha County Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply Online

www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs

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