Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-
employment drug examination.
Computer Skills: Must own a personal computer at home to be able to communicate
with this office through emails using the county’s email address. Must have knowledge of
completing the narrative report at home, attaching the document to the email and
sending to the office. Email is this office’s main line of communication.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Responds to the scene of death; secures or assists in securing the scene of death and
protecting evidence; ensures identification of the decedent and prepares the body for
transport to the morgue. Interviews individuals at the scene to obtain relevant information;
reports any unusual or suspicious circumstances to the appropriate law enforcement agency
and provides appropriate information to their personnel. Documents, examines and
identifies all medications and/or drugs prior to proper disposition within a controlled manner
before law enforcement collects the medications for transport to their evidence room.
Governs custody of the body and appendages by inaugurating logistical support while
maintaining chain of custody. If decedent cannot be positively identified, locates and
secures such information by photo documenting mail or other documents on the scene.
Provides support and explanations of procedures and findings to family members or other
trusted individuals; makes referrals to appropriate community agencies as warranted.
Conducts follow-up investigations by searching records, personal effects, etc., and by
interviewing individuals who may have relevant information; maintains contact with law
enforcement agencies as required. Gathers, documents and maintains the chain of custody;
maintains accurate records and files. Prepares written reports of findings and distributes to
the proper authorities; testifies in court regarding the content and validity of the findings.
Provides sworn court testimony regarding the investigation conducted and attests to the
validity of any or all information documented. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness
of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating
as an active member of a work team. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer,
in the performance of the work. Drives County motor vehicle in the course of the work.
Maintains or reports any disrepair of any county equipment. Processes the body at the
morgue-full body exam head to toe, anterior and posterior; collect biological samples in the
form of blood, urine, vitreous humor, muscle tissue as appropriate; fill out appropriate
forms for toxicology requisition, narrative report, property log, intake worksheet, evidence
log; photo document entire process in the morgue; secure body in bio-seal container if
appropriate and into the body cooler.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility and strength to work in a combined office and field setting, including being able
to lift and maneuver equipment or decedents weighing more than 100 pounds and up to
300+ pounds with help and proper equipment; stamina to stand and walk for extended