Medical Death Investigator, G20, Medical Examiners

Description

Revised: 11/02/2023
(N.S.C.)
This position is responsible for examining death cases to report to the Medical Examiner.

Examples of Duties

• Reports to locations of deaths, makes death pronouncements, and transports decedents..
• Communicates with law enforcement, medical staff, and families to gather information.
• Prepares decedents for examinations.
• Inventories decedents medications.
• Investigates crime scenes; takes photographs with digital camera.
• Releases decedents following established policies and procedures; releases decedent property.
• Prepares written reports.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in Criminal Justice or any Science related field.

• If applicant holds an out-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained prior to employment.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of crime scene investigation.
• Knowledge of Texas Law as related to death scenes.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skills in the preparation of clear and precise reports.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the Engllish language and orally in the Spanish language.

There are a wide variety of benefits available to Webb County employees. These benefits includes: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account for health care.