Medicolegal Death Investigator I (MLDI I)

Job Description:

Medicolegal Death Investigator I (MLDI I)

Description

Overview

The Coroner's Office is hiring a Medicolegal Death Investigator I (MLDI I).

The MLDI I conducts investigations of all deaths and related procedures that fall under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner. They also conduct complete medicolegal death investigations, make death notifications to next of kin, present information to forensic pathologists, maintain a proper chain of custody with all evidence, prepare detailed reports, and comply with all ongoing educational and physical training requirements.

Investigators work four (4) ten (10) hour shifts, covering 24-hours per day and 7-days per week. Shift teams are Sun-Wed, and Wed-Sat, with 3 investigators per team.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Responding to and investigating death scenes within Larimer County, conducting comprehensive medicolegal investigations.
• Examining bodies under field conditions, identifying postmortem characteristics, signs of disease, and other distinguishing features.
• Administering proper procedures for making death notifications to next of kin; provide compassionate assistance to families, the community, and law enforcement.
• Reviewing medical records and conduct detailed interviews to gather relevant information.
• Writing complete, accurate, and unbiased reports that meet professional standards.

For the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Medicolegal_Investigator_I

What we're looking for:

• Experience in medicolegal death investigation or work in a Medical Examiner or Coroner's office.
• Proficiency with case management software specific to coroners and medical examiners, with preference for experience using MDI Log.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Colorado Coroner's Statutes (30-10-601 through 30-10-618) and relevant Colorado Revised Statutes related to public records, evidence collection, and search warrants.
• The ability to perform effectively under high stress and exercise mature judgment in crisis situations.

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• One (1) year of experience or education in a related field, such as applicable medical occupations, law enforcement, criminal justice, qualified training from another Coroner Medical Examiner office, and/or medicolegal investigation, required.
• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Associate's degree or above from an accredited college or university with major course work in health sciences, criminal justice, or another related field, preferred.
• Documented training in Medical Terminology, required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older required.
• Certification through the Colorado Coroner's Association (CCA) as a Colorado Death Investigator, required within one (1) year of hire.
• Basic approved course in Medicolegal Death Investigation, preferred.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire, required.

Benefits

Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
  
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
  
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
  
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
  
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
  
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. www.larimer.org/hr/benefits .

Supplemental Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 1/22/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$29.56 - $41.39 Hourly