Forensic Technician I

Prepares decedents for postmortem examinations by removing specified decedent or specimen from crypt storage area and placing it on the autopsy table verifying decedents identity from a toe and ankle tag setting up the necessary equipment instruments and solutions in order to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws County ordinances safety guidelines and departmental policies.

Assists the pathologist in performing autopsies by opening the cranium thoracic and abdominal cavities using tools; excising and dissecting organs and specimens using instruments; obtaining blood samples and other body fluids for toxicological examinations; recording weights of organs and body fluids; preparing specimens for cultures; filing pathologic specimens; suturing and cleaning bodies; and returning decedents to crypt storage area under close supervision.

Assists in performing minor laboratory work by preparing specimens for examination and assuming responsibilities for the proper storage of specimens.

Assists the pathologist in identifying gathering and properly storing physical evidence by maintaining a proper chain of custody to ensure the integrity of the collected evidence in compliance with the Federal and State rules regarding evidence collection safety guidelines and departmental policies and procedures.

Cleans and maintains the autopsy room equipment and tools by sterilizing instruments removing soiled linens stocking clean linens and other necessary supplies to ensure proper and safe functioning of the autopsy room and equipment.

Takes custody of the decedents personal effects (e.g. money and valuables) by creating a written inventory of decedents collected property in the presence of a witness storing them at the Department or securing them at the death scene in order to safeguard or properly transfer the possession of said property to the decedents next of kin.

Interacts with a variety of individuals to collaborate with other Coroner staff and law enforcement agencies and provide general information to families and members of the public in order to represent the Department in a professional sensitive and empathetic manner and facilitate communication and cooperation between the Department and interested parties.

Prepares a variety of written documents by compiling and organizing the necessary information and composing the text in a logical manner using appropriate computer software programs in order to facilitate accurate and effective communication reporting and record keeping within the Department.

Complies with all applicable health and safety standards by following the applicable guidelines and reporting defects or problems so they can be appropriately addressed or repaired in order to maintain a clean safe and professional work environment.

Provides testimony in judicial proceedings by conveying procedural and/or technical information related to procurement of evidence and/or property during the autopsy with professionalism and clarity in order to accurately represent the findings determined by the Department as needed.

We are looking for dedicated individuals who have either:

OPTION I:
One year* of experience handling transporting and preparing deceased persons for postmortem examinations and subsequent release at the level of Forensic Attendant**.

OPTION II:
An Associate of Science (A.S. Degree*** or higher in Mortuary Science.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential functions.

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS:
This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds often combined with bending twisting or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

**Experience at the level of Forensic Attendant in the County of Los Angeles is defined as transporting and preparing decedents for postmortem examinations and for release to mortuary subsequent to examination.

***In order to receive credit for an Associates degree or higher you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma official transcripts or an official letter from the accredited institution which shows degree has been conferred with the area of specialization at the time of filing or within seven 7 calendar days from application submission by either uploading the required documents as attachments or submitting via email to . These documents should clearly indicate the degree received in the English language the date when the degree was conferred and should be in either Microsoft Word Adobe Acrobat or JPEG file format and must be less than 5.0 MB in size per document.

Please note if applicants do not submit a copy of their official diploma transcript or official letter from the accredited institution at the time of filing or within seven 7 calendar days from submission of their application their application will be considered as incomplete.

ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATIONS:
County employees who wish to meet the Option I requirements using outofclass experience must provide official documentation such as additional responsibility bonus outofclass bonus temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study from CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven 7 calendar days from application submission. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held the Forensic Attendant position or a position deemed to be at equivalent level. Outofclass duties should be accurately described in the application work history and questionable experience will be verified through the departmental HR Manager when necessary.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withholds will be allowed for this examination. All required education or experience must be possessed at the time of filing.

• Achievement
• Responsibility
• Safety Orientation
• Teamwork
• Following Instructions
• Deductive Reasoning

• Applicants that have taken identical components recently for other exams will have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
• This examination contains components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your responses may be transferred.

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Revised January 2025