Deputy Medical Examiner Investigator

SALARY RANGE

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Waukesha County's Medical Examiner's Office is seeking a Deputy Medical Examiner-Death Investigator to join its Team.

This profession involves exposure to death on a daily basis and interaction with grieving individuals. Job responsibilities are performed under the direction of the Deputy Medical Examiner Supervisor and Forensic Pathologists and involve determining jurisdiction of a case, investigating and reporting on the cause and manner of death, and occasionally assisting with autopsies.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the adaptability needed to work in a fluid environment in which pace and caseload can vary. Having organizational skills and being detail oriented are essential. Individuals should have the collaborative attitude necessary to work with peers to accomplish daily tasks as well as maintain a professional demeanor and rapport when working with outside agencies (Ex., Law enforcement, funeral directors, etc.).

Work Schedule

The daily work schedule is Third Shift (11 pm to 7 am), consisting of five, 8-hour shifts per week, with rotating on-call shifts on weekends and holidays. (The expectation is that schedule adjustments and overtime may be required to provide adequate coverage during times of scheduled and/or unplanned employee absences.)

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Prior to hiring, candidates are required to pass a diver's license and criminal background check. In addition, post-offer testing requirements include: Audio, Hepatitis B Titer, QuantiFERON (TB test), Musculoskeletal Evaluation, Physical, Rapid Drug Test, and Respirator Clearance Questionnaire.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To view the full classification specification, including example of duties and essential knowledge and abilities, for Deputy Medical Examiner click here.  

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
1.    Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in such areas as biological or medical science, anatomy, physical therapy, physical anthropology, medical technology, nursing, or a closely related field.

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2.    Four (4) years of work experience in medico-legal death investigation, medical or biological sciences, police sciences, as a pathology or autopsy assistant; or a closely related area preferable in a medical examiner’s or coroner’s office. 
3.    Valid driver’s license.

In addition to the above, candidates must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job functions as listed in the Deputy Medical Examiner ADA Essentia Functions Worksheet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site café and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.