Forensic investigator [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work / life balance Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment Do you want low and no cost health insurance options If you answered yes to any of these questions you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Medical Examiner Department is actively seeking a Forensic Investigator.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well In addition health insurance dental vision life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is technical work in conducting investigations to assist the medical examiner in establishing the means manner and cause of death and developing the identification of the deceased locating next of kin and collecting and preserving evidence. The work requires a knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures which involves the use of specialized skills or specialized equipment which is acquired through specialized training or work experience. Contacts with others require skills in understanding and / or influencing people and are important in providing client services including skills of persuasiveness assertiveness and sensitivity to other points of view that are required to influence behavior change an opinion or turn a situation around. Although work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures because of changing priorities or differing situations encountered in the work environment workers have the latitude to consider which of the many procedures or standards should be followed and in what sequence to achieve the required job results. Work requires the use of judgment in searching for solutions or new applications within ones own experiences. Work is performed in an office and somewhat uncontrolled environment where risks and hazards are substantial but are known somewhat predictable and most controllable. The physical demands consist of standing or sitting for extended periods of time and occasionally lifting and moving moderate to heavy objects weighing more than fifty (50) pounds. Operates standard office equipment personal computer video and photography equipment motor vehicle and two-way radio. The work is performed under general supervision where the work is varied and although subject to standardized practices and procedures the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to supervisors approval.

Examples of Work

• Responds to initial reports of deaths and determines if the death falls within the statutory jurisdiction of the Medical Examiners Office.
• Conducts death investigations at the scene of death by questioning witnesses taking photographs inspecting bodies and conducting searches of the death scene area to collect and document relevant evidence.
• Determines and documents the identity of deceased and may be called upon to locate their next of kin.
• Meets with next of kin to execute legal identification documents.
• Photographs or videotapes death scenes and victims.
• Fingerprints cadavers.
• Reviews cases with the Medical Examiner pathologist providing evidence and supporting documents to support findings.
• Arranges for the removal and transportation of the deceased to the Medical Examiners Office for examination.
• Collects catalogues preserves measures and weighs evidence clothing and personal belongings associated with a death investigation and takes custody of personal effects medications or narcotics and arranges to secure them in their eventual transfer to relatives police toxicologists etc.
• Prepares reports of investigations.
• Operates personal computer to input information and prepare reports and other standard office equipment.
• Provide assistance to other agencies including identifying suspects; proving crime elements; associating one scene or event with another; and providing leads or other information.
• Testifies in court regarding evidentiary findings.
• Coordinates with hospital transplant teams and medical examiner pathologists for authorized donation and removal of organs.
• May train other employees on practices and procedures of the Forensic Investigator activities of the Medical Examiners Office.
• Operates a motor vehicle.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonvilles competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

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Certain servicemembers and veterans and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable the additional forms as noted here : a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veterans preference he or she may file a written complaint within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision requesting an investigation to :

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention : Veterans Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road Suite 311-K

Largo FL 33778-1630

Email : Key Skills

Epidemiology,Public Health,Bank Secrecy Act,Bioinformatics,Fraud,Genetics,Interviewing,Law Enforcement,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Next Generation Sequencing,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1