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Job Purpose and Objectives:
The Death Scene Investigator serves as the coroner’s medical representative, responding promptly to death scenes and conducting thorough, independent investigations to help determine the cause and manner of death. The position examines and documents scenes, identifies decedents, interviews relevant individuals, gathers medical and investigative records, photographs evidence, and maintains proper chain of custody. The investigator prepares required reports, coordinates post-mortem examinations and referrals, and communicates sensitively and effectively with the Coroner, District Attorney’s Office, law enforcement, medical personnel, and families. Responsibilities also include training and supervising on-call assistant investigators, reviewing hospice deaths, preparing state reports, and supporting prosecutors with criminal-history research, trial preparation, warrant-related inquiries, and courtroom technology. The role requires strict confidentiality, compliance with KBI and criminal justice information requirements.
Position Requirements and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the full job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Ten years law enforcement experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- Five years supervisory experience with a law enforcement agency preferred.
- Direct involvement as a lead investigator in at least ten homicide investigations preferred.
- Shall be screened for a record of criminal activity before job duties are assigned that might expose the candidate to KCJIS-sensitive information.
- Shall be screened for a record of criminal activity and criminal history using a fingerprint-based check within 30 days of initial employment of assignment.
- Extensive knowledge of general and medical investigative practices and techniques preferred.
- Prior experience in Law Enforcement or Emergency Services preferred.
- On call work involving nights, weekends, and holidays.
Certifications / Licenses:
- Valid Kansas driver’s license.
- Trained as a death scene investigator by an accredited instructor within one year of employment.
- Certified for CJIS/KCJIS/NCIC within one year of employment.
- Must meet the legal qualifications to carry a concealed firearm.
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Compensation within the listed pay range is tailored to relatable and transferrable experience.
