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Medicolegal Death Investigator I (Temporary)North Carolina • Raleigh, NC, United States
Medicolegal Death Investigator I (Temporary)

Medicolegal Death Investigator I (Temporary)

North Carolina • Raleigh, NC, United States
5 days ago
Salary
$25.94 hourly
Job type
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
Job description

Medicolegal Death Investigator I (S)

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. This temporary position is located at 4312 District Drive, Raleigh - Wake County with the Department of Health and Human Services.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $25.94 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preferences:

  • Conducting investigations, examinations, and reports of sudden, unexpected, unnatural, or violent deaths within the Medical Examiner jurisdiction;
  • Determining the OCME's jurisdiction over these cases;
  • Completing all work related to death investigations as required ME Specialists' duties involve, but are not limited to, receiving calls from MEs, hospitals, law enforcement, and other agencies reporting deaths
  • Must have knowledge and awareness of hazards associated with scene investigations
  • External examinations of decedents include photographing the body, collecting toxicology samples, physically moving the decedent, and removing personal belongings
  • May also collect and release physical evidence to law enforcement, prepare detailed written investigation reports, and possess knowledge of medical terminology and data entry
  • Additionally, must be proficient with current office technology, communicate effectively with agencies and families during stressful situations, and lift medium to heavy weights or hike long distances in outdoor and rural environments
  • The office requires coverage from Sunday to Saturday, 24/7, mainly during nights and weekends, and may include working on holidays

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in science (biology, chemistry, nursing, anthropology, forensic sciences, biochemistry, or related sciences field), or criminal justice from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of medicolegal death investigation experience or specialized (e.g., unidentified decedent, etc.) experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement:

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter: Kimberly Scott

Recruiter Email: KIMBERLY.SCOTT@NC.GOV

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