Job Description

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Duties

Job Duties

• Respond to and investigate deaths occurring in a variety of locations including residences, outdoors, institutions, and other locations across King County.
• Document scenes through photography, collection of evidence, and secure handling of personal effects.
• Confirm decedent identity, locate and notify next of kin, and conduct interviews with families and witnesses.
• Obtain and review medical records and conduct computer- or phone-based investigations to support case findings.
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports and maintain accurate documentation of chain of custody for evidence and property.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, healthcare providers, legal agencies, and funeral homes.
• Transport human remains (average 175lbs) independently, in varying conditions of decomposition or trauma.
• Release remains and property in accordance with KCMEO protocols.
• Utilize KCMEO-specific software and respond to inquiries via phone.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support the mission of the Medical Examiner’s Office.
• Investigators work 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts, on a 24/7/365 schedule.
• Shifts and holidays are assigned by seniority; new investigators should expect to work nights, weekends, and holidays for several years.
• Remote or alternative schedules are not available.
• Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation, including cardiovascular and strength testing (ability to lift 175 lbs. unassisted).

Requirements

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):

• Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, with the ability to quickly gain working knowledge of medical and legal terminology.
• Strong investigative skills, including scene documentation, evidence collection, report writing, and accurate chain-of-custody management.
• Physical ability to lift, maneuver, and transport human remains independently.
• Sound judgment and decision-making in complex and ambiguous situations.
• Compassion and professionalism when interacting with grieving families and witnesses from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, law enforcement, legal representatives, and healthcare providers.
• Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and teamwork.
• A valid Washington State driver’s license (or ability to obtain prior to hire).
• Willingness to obtain American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigation (ABMDI) certification within 5 years of hire.

The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired):

• Experience in a field where they must provide excellent customer service during extremely stressful situations
• Fluency in one of the languages most commonly spoken by limited English speakers in King County.

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Job Tags

Work at office, Remote work, Shift work, Night shift,

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