Salary: $52,312.00 - $58,843.20 Annually
Final Filing Date: March 19, 2025
The Medicolegal Death Investigator supports the County Medical Examiner’s Office in investigating deaths identified as Medical Examiner Cases. Key responsibilities include conducting death scene investigations with law enforcement, pronouncing death, transporting remains without final disposition plans, and arranging storage for remains when needed. Additional duties involve ordering investigative procedures, assisting law enforcement with next of kin notification, coordinating with funeral homes, completing death certificates, authorizing cremation permits, and maintaining accurate case records. This role also investigates deaths under TCA 38-7-103, including mass fatalities and threats to public health or safety. The investigator manages reports in the statewide case management system and compiles an annual summary of reported deaths. Collaboration with other medicolegal investigators and emergency personnel is essential, with occasional support for Emergency Management activities. Job performance is evaluated by the Assistant Director of EMA based on investigative accuracy, compliance with forensic and legal standards, organizational and decision-making skills, and effectiveness in interagency collaboration.
Duties
Essential DutiesEarn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics
Requirements
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How to apply: Apply online
Posted: March 12, 2025
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