The County of San Diego Medical Examiner's Department is currently recruiting for
MEDICAL EXAMINER INVESTIGATOR I
Interested in conducting investigations into the circumstances of death? This may be the job for you!
Don't miss out on the opportunity of an exciting career with an award-winning agency and work at a state-of-the-art facility.
Interviews will take place the week of first and second week of May 2025 (May 5th – May 16th). Job offers will be made the following week.
Positions in this class are eligible for the following premiums: $.80/hour premium for working swing or graveyard shifts
$.75/hour for bilingual pay
An allowance of up to $300.00 annually for boots to wear on investigation scenes
Medical Examiner Investigators are responsible for conducting investigations regarding the mode of death (e.g. accident, suicide, homicide, or natural causes).Incumbents are responsible for locating and notifying next of kin which, includes direct interaction with distraught families. The investigative work performed by Medical Examiner Investigator I's is distinguished from that of law enforcement officials or medical personnel, which focuses on criminal evidence, violations of the law, or biological cause of death.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Strong medical background, not limited to the nursing field, Corpsman or Paramedic
A number of years of documented experience in the field involving direct patient care
Demonstrated ability to communicate directly with their families.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- One (1) year paid experience as a full-time Medical Examiner Investigator, Deputy Coroner, Forensic Autopsy Assistant, Forensic Embalmer or Forensic Technician in a Coroner or Medical Examiner's facility; OR,
- Two (2) years paid experience as any of the following: full-time Peace Officer (as defined in California Penal Code Sections 830 or 832), Paramedic, Registered Nurse, or served in a medical capacity dealing with patient care, within a medical facility; OR,
- Possession of an associate degree or completion of 60 semester units from an accredited U. S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency. Coursework must have included 15 semester units in medical terminology, anatomy, biology, chemistry, investigations, forensics, or physiology.
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Note: Incumbents must be able to 1) traverse through rough terrain to reach scene of death, 2) lift 50 pounds, and 3) enter and egress various forms of transportation (e.g., helicopters) and will be exposed to deceased persons, chemicals and fumes, decomposed tissue, noxious odors and trauma.
Frequent: repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers and copiers. Occasional: walking, standing, bending and twisting of neck, bending and twisting of waist, squatting, simple grasping, reaching above and below shoulder level, and lifting and carrying of files weighing up to 10 pounds.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
INTERVIEWS/HIRING PROCESS
- Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of background or other mutually agreed upon date
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
EVALUATIONQualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application forms. Please ensure that all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSReasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.
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