Medical Examiner Investigator Trainee

Position / Program Information

REPOSTING INFORMATION :

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD

Original filing date : Tuesday November 14 2023

FIRST DAY OF FILING

MONDAY July : 00AM Pacific Time (PT)

UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing mental health and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Medical Examiner is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Medical Examiner Investigator Trainee vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Undertheemergencyorderapplicantswhomeettherequirementsmaybehiredforaninitialperiodof up to 90 days with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Medical Examiner Investigator Trainee.

Essential Job Functions

• Receives instruction and on the job training by performing the following duties :
• Plans and conducts the investigation into the circumstances of death at the scene to determine the jurisdiction of the Department of Medical Examiner.
• Examines the body of the decedent and the surroundings at the death scene and performs required tests for air water and body temperature livor mortis and degree of rigor mortis.
• Takes custody of any money valuables or miscellaneous items or documents; lists and records clothing within reports and personal property on appropriate receipts; arranges for or makes the removal of bodies to the Forensic Science Center or other location.
• Responsible for recognizing collecting and preserving physical evidence including gunshot residue sexual assault evidence appliances ligatures garrotes drugs narcotics and paraphernalia and trace evidence.
• Notifies and coordinates evidence handling and collection with departmental criminalist or criminalist of other agencies. Interviews witnesses friends and relatives to obtain information about the decedent and circumstances of death and related matters.
• Receives initial notice of death from public or government agencies initiates investigations determines Medical Examiners jurisdiction and notifies and exchanges information with other public agencies when necessary.
• Notifies and coordinates with representatives of other criminal justice agencies when necessary. Writes reports of investigations including all pertinent data and evidence relevant to the circumstances of death.
• Enters data into computerized records system as required. Provides information regarding State laws and codes County ordinances and Departmental policy and procedures in response to inquiries from members of the medical profession law enforcement and other government agencies mortuaries cemeteries and the general public.
• Testifies in court or under deposition regarding the findings of an investigation of the circumstances of death.
• Records information in logs and ledgers regarding Departmental activities; fingerprinting bodies in accordance with Departmental standards.
• Uses field photography equipment as required.
• Enters information in sections of death certificates in conformance with regulations of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
• May be required to drive personal vehicle when performing County business.
• May be required to drive a County vehicle to locations throughout the County to transport bodies from death scenes to the Medical Examiners facility.
• May be required to travel by aircraft boat or other vehicles or travel in heavy equipment to conduct investigations and remove decedents and to perform duties in areas of difficult accessibility limited visibility and mobility or adverse weather or disaster conditions.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

Option I : Two years field investigative experience

Option II : A Bachelors degree from an accredited college with specialization in administration of justice health / physical sciences or nursing

Option III : An Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college with specialization in administration of justice and one years field investigative experience

Option IV : A current California certificate to practice as a Paramedic and three years experience working in paramedic services with no more than a one year lapse in service before applying for the Medical Examiner Investigator Trainee position

Option V : A current California license as a Registered Nurse or a certificate to practice as a Physicians Assistant issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance and three years experience working in trauma / emergency services or forensic nursing.

OUTOFCLASS EXPERIENCE :

Out of class experience will not be accepted for this examination.

PHYSICAL CLASS :

4 - Arduous : Involves frequent and heavy lifting over 25 pounds often combined with bending twisting or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.

PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be in good general physical fitness and free from any medical conditions that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the position of Medical Examiner Investigator Trainee.

Appointeesmustbewillingto :

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

EXAM CONTENT

Before the end of your initial work assignment not to exceed 90 days the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Additional Information

APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION

Applicationsmustbefiledonlineonly.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add as well as and to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam / junk / clutter mail.

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SPECIAL INFORMATION

Once the Department makes a conditional job offer to a candidate candidates are advised that acceptance of the conditional job offer will require the successful completion of each and every one of the following :

4. A medical screening in accordance with the provisions of California Government Code sections 1031 and 12940 and the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training.

The unsuccessful completion of any of the above evaluations will result in the revocation of a conditional job offer.

Candidates who are DISQUALIFIED for a peace officer position with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner background process will have to wait a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification to reapply

California Relay Services Phone : (TTY) and (Voice)

Dept. Contact Name : Christian Martinez

Dept. Contact Phone :

Dept. Contact Email :

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement :

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit : Accommodations for Applicants :

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit : Chance :

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility :

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

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Veterans Credit :

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy in all open competitive examinations (i.e. examinations open to everyone) the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veterans credit please visit : September 2025

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Auditing,GAAP,Military Experience,Phlebotomy,Conflict Management,Vital Signs Experience,Computer Forensics,Research Experience,Securities Law,Operating Systems,PTSD Care,RMF

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 72033 - 97070