Compensation Range
$35.91 - $45.49
* -
Job Description Summary
The Weld County Coroner's Office is recruiting for a Medicolegal Death Investigator to conduct death investigations which fall under the jurisdiction of the coroner; conduct notifications to, and interact extensively with, families; write detailed reports; maintain proper chain of custody with evidence; read and interpret medical records, and present cases to the Forensic Pathologist. This position requires rotational shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
* -
Job Description
Responsibilities
* Respond to and conduct comprehensive death investigations within Weld County, regardless of time of day and/or weather conditions.
* Conduct a detailed medicolegal investigation, including photographing the scene and body; processing the scene and body; conducting interviews with NOK, law enforcement and medical staff; removing the body, or bodies, from the scene.
* Conduct a thorough head-toe examination of the body under field conditions and be able to identify post-mortem characteristics, signs of disease and/or injury, and any identifying features.
* Estimate date and time of death.
* Interview witnesses, family members, physicians, employers, and others associated with the deceased.
* Obtain statements, documents, and related factual evidence. Produce highly accurate, complete, and unbiased reports, while keeping detailed records.
* Input information into database accurately. Efficiency in Microsoft office products is essential (Word, Outlook, Excel).
* Prepare death certificates with accurate and detailed information.
* Examine, understand, and interpret records, including medical records needed in a death investigation.
* Properly notify next-of-kin. Provide information and assistance to families.
* Present cases to the forensic pathologist at autopsy.
* Interact with other government agencies, such as Police/Sheriff, Fire, EMS, OSHA, FBI, school districts, hospitals and organ donation teams.
* Maintain certifications by fulfilling all ongoing, required training.
* Work independently and make appropriate decisions.
* -
Required Qualifications
* High School Diploma or GED required; college degree in any field preferred.
* Basic medical terminology course or equivalent training preferred.
Preferred Experience
* Paid coroner experience, including internships of no less than three months.
* Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required.
Knowledge
* General office practices and procedures.
* Investigation and interviewing techniques and procedures.
* Applicable Federal and State laws, rules and regulations.
* Knowledge of Colorado Coroner Statute 30-10-606.
* Basic to intermediate medical terminology.
* Basic to intermediate anatomy and physiology.
* Basic understanding of the mechanisms associated with death and common causes of death.
* Basic understanding of common prescription, non-prescription and illicit drugs.
* Basic knowledge of the law as it pertains to search and seizure.
Abilities
* Read and comprehend department and County rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures.
* Regular, predictable attendance
* Evaluate information from medical records and clinician interviews.
* Submit concise and coherent reports in oral and written form.
* Establish and maintain cooperative professional work relationships with persons from a variety of organizations and agencies
* Comfortably assist persons bereaved by the death of a loved one and professionally manage emotional situations related to death.
* Understand one's own limitations in dealing with stressful situations on a frequent basis.
* Be able to concentrate on more than one task at a time and to make independent decisions.
* Be motivation to prioritize and manage one's time and duties.
Certificate, Licenses, Registrations
* Must have own transportation to and from work, with required liability insurance and a valid driver's license.
* Must possess or obtain within one year of employment a Medicolegal Death Investigator's certification acceptable to the Weld County Coroner's Office
Other Necessary Requirements
* Must be able to begin orientation within 30 days of offer.
Physical Demands
* Acceptable eyesight to perform investigator duties.
* Appropriate voice skills to be clearly understood on telephone, radio, and in public contacts.
* Acceptable hearing to hear well on telephone, radio, and public contacts.
* Able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time, to walk up and down stairs, and to get into and out of vehicle repeatedly.
* Must be able to lift, carry, drag, or push, an average body weight of 150 to 200 lbs., both alone and with help.
* Able to climb ladders or stairs or climb up to and down from higher levels using unconventional methods.
* Must have fine and gross motor skills, hand dexterity, full use of fingers, hands, and arms, and good grip strength to perform investigative duties.
* Able to drive in any safe environmental conditions (rain, snow, fog etc) 24 hours a day.
* Able to work in hazardous or dangerous work areas or situations.
* Capable of working under stressful situations and while fatigued.
* Able to wear personal protective equipment, as required.
* Able and willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a mandatory rotating schedule.
* Able and willing to work additional shifts or schedules, as needed.
This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay.
As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings. This range encompasses the nine pay steps available should you receive the position and demonstrate satisfactory performance over time.
* -
Weld County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
...Job Description Job Description ROLE DESCRIPTION: As Office Manager - State Farm Agent Team Member with Yadira Garcia - State Farm Agent, you equip our agency to continually achieve its goals. You empower our agency by implementing and supporting office policies...
**Dog Trainer Apprentice** Category: Stores Location: 1400F 75th Street, Downers Grove , IL 60516 Schedule: Full_time C ome work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! **Position Overview**...
...the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead... ...meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Manufacturing Engineers develop and improve manufacturing processes by...
Dump truck driver full time, willing to work some weekends and nights. Hauling rocks, gravel, dirt, milling, asphalt tones and more. Most have clean CDL license for two years. Prefer some experience but willing to trained. Needs to be reliable and one time to the job sites...
What You'll Work On: Copyedit scripts and lower thirds for errors and clarity Write teases and cold opens as needed Ensure scripts have one voice throughout the show Confirm copy on all graphics relates to the story, script, and lower third Assist producers...