Investigator 1

Investigator 1 – County of Bergen

Department of Public Safety – Division of Medical Examiners Office

Under the close supervision of an Investigator 3, Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner or other supervisory official in the Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner, Department of Health, or a County Medical Office in local government, conducts routine investigations of deaths reported to the Regional Medical Examiner Offices; work is closely monitored, and regular feedback is received; does other related duties as required.

Job Responsibilities (may include but not limited to): :

· Performs and documents routine medicolegal death investigations in an accurate, comprehensive, and timely manner, in accordance with New Jersey statutes and regulations that govern the Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner and applicable standard operating procedures.· Determines case types and jurisdiction response through scene investigation and/or interviews including but not limited to law enforcement, family members, friends, witnesses, and physicians.· Participates in joint investigations and/or surveillance with other departments, such as public health or other law enforcement agencies.· Assists in obtaining and/or securing records and biological specimens from outside agencies for a complete medical/social background needed for identification purposes and to determine the cause and manner of death.· Maintains confidentiality of investigations.· Photographically documents the scene and secures property and/or evidence in the appropriate packaging; transports property/evidence back to the appropriate Regional Medical Examiner Office.· Analyzes the information gathered through the use of cameras and other investigative equipment.· Follows universal precautions when handling human remains or in an environment that requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).· Utilizes the Case Management System (CMS) to generate new cases; fills out all pertinent information (demographics, case information discovery, next of kin, identifications, objections and organ and tissue procurement organizations, and case notes); uploads all reports and medical records.· Assists in assessing the time of death and postmortem changes of the human body.· Develops an organized, concise, and accurate death report in a timely manner.· Prepares written reports of all investigative activities containing objective facts, findings, and assessments.· Creates and reviews correspondence relating to inquiries and prepares drafts of replies consistent with applicable laws, rules, regulations, orders, and relevant documentation for review and approval.· Assists in the preparation of legal documents for review and further processing.· Acts as a witness and testifies for the State before grand juries, courts of law, administrative hearings, or other judicial bodies as required.· Maintains records and files relevant to investigative matters in the administration of duties and assignments.

Schedule:

· Full time.

Education/Experience & Certification:

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science,

Criminal Justice, or Nursing; or graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical or Natural Science with twelve (12) semester hour credits in physical or biological science, six (6) semester hour credits in human anatomy, and twelve (12) semester hour credits in chemistry. NOTE:Possession of a valid registry basic certification issued by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of office and/or field experience conducting investigations, collecting evidence, and preparing investigative reports. NOTE:A Master's degree in Criminal Justice and/or Forensic Science may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATON: NOTE: Appointees will be required to possess a valid registry basic certification from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) within two (2) years of appointment.

Other:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to work well in a cooperative, team-oriented environment.

· Effective multi-tasker.

Please send employment application to resume@co.bergen.nj.us – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Paramus, NJ 07652: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person