Job Description
This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.
Applications are sought on behalf of the Sheriff's Office in Yuma County. Yuma County Human Resources does not review any applications submitted for this position. All applications are forwarded to Sheriff's Office in Yuma County
NATURE OF WORK
Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in conducting forensic operations and investigations within the Medical Examiner's section of the Sheriff's Office; this position has department specific responsibility.
Responds to death scenes; investigates the cause and manner of death in cases of unattended natural death, accident, suicide, or homicide; conducts interviews with family members, law enforcement personnel, medical professionals and others regarding circumstances of death; determines what scenes to investigate and what evidence to examine and/or collect; examines and photographs crime scenes; conducts an external examination of body and document findings; collects, submits, retrieves, and documents pathological, toxicological/histological specimens; removes deceased body from the death scene and transports to designated location; documents transfer of body and property; obtains or coordinates positive identification of bodies through visual personal identification affidavit, x-ray, dental records, descriptive evidence, and fingerprint records; files paperwork internally and to the Arizona Office of Vital Records, to include certified death certificates; prepares and maintains records and reports, including unidentified decedent data; collects, inventories, and preserves all evidentiary materials and personal effects of the deceased; maintains logs for cremation death certificates and removals; may assist the Pathologist or Medical Examiner with the evaluation and postmortem examination; maintains sanitary conditions of the facility, equipment and instruments and properly disposes biological and biohazardous materials; performs routine clerical duties, such as, filing, answering phones and working with a variety of office and technical equipment; comply with all HIPAA regulations and related policies and regulations; maintains regular and reliable attendance; performs other duties as assigned
Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, forensic science, medicine/health care, or related field and one (1) year of investigative experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements: May be required to successfully complete a background check, polygraph examination, and drug test prior to appointment; must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Knowledge
Yuma County and Sheriff's Office Policies and Procedures
Federal and state laws pertaining to forensic operations/activities
human anatomy and medical terminology, forensic investigative methods and laws in criminology
law enforcement principles, practices, methods, techniques and equipment
practices and procedures of evidence collection, including specimen and tissue retrieval
geography, roads, and streets of Yuma County
Skills
Applying forensic principles, and determining cause and manner of death
collecting, processing, and preserving death scene evidence
packaging and organizing property and evidence in an orderly fashion for storage and retrieval
use of autopsy/forensic, safety, and personal protective equipment
safety handling and disposal of biological and biohazardous materials
preparing complete and accurate reports and records
dealing impartially with people of different social economic, and ethnic backgrounds
operating computerized technology and job-related software applications
Ability
Read, learn, understand, apply and follow rules, regulations, instructions and forensic practices and procedures
exercise initiative and independent judgment in selecting proper field forensic techniques
obtain and analyze information/factors regarding a death and to determine cause/manner of death
plan, organize and prioritize multiple investigations
follow written and verbal instructions
communicate effectively verbally and in writing
establish and maintain effective working relationship with supervisors, employees, other agencies, and the public, including law enforcement and physicians
perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without reasonable accommodation
Work Environment / Physical Demands
Work is performed in general office environment, in the field at death scenes, and in a laboratory/morgue setting; work a variety of scheduled shifts, irregular hours, and/or on-call status, as necessary; may work non-standard hours, to include shift work, holidays, and weekends; exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, inclement weather, temperature extremes, body fluids, communicable diseases; hazardous materials/chemical, various evidence, and unpleasant odors; exposure to remote and isolate areas when examining a scene; climb rocks and other uneven terrains to access a scene; walk, stand and sit for long period of time; crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach to gather evidence during an investigation; move, lift, carry, drag, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds; prolong periods of attention to detail information; visual and muscular dexterity to operate: a motor vehicle, computer equipment, and two-way radio; utilize two-way radio to hear and respond to: radio communications, voice instructions, and/or commands; operate a motor vehicle and travel to/from various locations.
EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Work at office, Remote work, Shift work, Weekend work