Overview
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Job Description
General Functions
An employee in a position assigned to this classification is responsible for assisting the Medical Examiner with autopsies, photographic documentation, fingerprinting, processing and submitting tissue for microscopic examination, collecting body fluids and tissues for toxicological examination, taking measurements and weights, trace evidence and injury data. Provides accountability of evidence and personal effects, forensic photography, performs x-ray examinations and processes x-ray images and all needed technical support.
Work is performed under the close supervision and direction of the Medical Examiner or assigned supervisor, who evaluates performance based on technical knowledge demonstrated in performing assigned duties.
Representative Duties/Assignments
- Assists in the receiving, fingerprinting and dissection of deceased persons being brought to the Medical Examiner's Office.
- Inventories or confirms inventory of personal property, medications, and clothing.
- Assists in the collection and preservation for submission of tissues for histological examination and body fluids and tissues for toxicological examination.
- Takes and develops x-rays.
- Assists in the collection and preservation of trace evidence.
- Assists in photographing, accounting, storing, and releasing of evidence to authorized personnel
- Coordinates with funeral homes for proper authorizations and arranges for pick-up of deceased persons.
- Coordinates with funeral homes for proper authorizations and arranges for pick-up of deceased persons
- Clean and prepare the morgue and deceased persons after the examination for storage and release.
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree in Forensic Science, Biological Science, Health Science, Mortuary Science, Criminal Justice, or closely related field; or two years of experience as an autopsy or forensic technician/assistant or two years of experience in a closely related field.
Preferences
Forensic/autopsy experience in a medical examiner/coroner office.
Application Deadline
Open Date: 03/20/2025
Close Date: 03/27/2025
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 014 - From $22.51 to $29.26
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Sign-on Incentive
This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:
http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
- 18 days paid time off per year.
- Longevity bonus based on years of service.
- 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
- Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
- Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
- Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
- Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Earn service time to forgive student loans.
Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address
This position is located at the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office located in Orlando, Florida
Notes
Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical, background check and fingerprinting.
