Forensic Investigator
Forensic Investigator
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Job Description
Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
- Screening cases;
- Gathering information;
- Conducting examinations of the human body at the location of the incident; and/or
- Producing an investigation report that will assist the Forensic Pathologist in the determination of cause and manner of death.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:Three years of experience investigating the circumstances of death at death scene incidents.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of an Associate of Arts degree in Health Sciences Police Science or Forensics from an accredited college or university and one year of experience investigating the circumstances of death at death scene incidents for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute experience assisting in the autopsies of human corpses on a monthformonth basis for a maximum of six months of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute one year of experience as a Sexual Nurse Examiner for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute college internships conferences and seminar education in forensics death investigation and trauma of forty 40 hours for an equivalency of three months for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
5.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience as a noncommissioned officer in Criminal Investigation classifications or Criminal Investigation specialty codes in the Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance field ofwork on a yearforyear basis for the required experience.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Employees in this classification are subject to callin 24 hours a day and therefore will be required to provide the employing agency with a phone number where they can be reached.
2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09 Testing for Illegal Use of .
3. Employees in this classification must possess registration as a death scene investigator with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators within two 2 years of hiring date. Once certification is received employees are required to maintain the certification.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.Therefore it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all related education experience dates and hours of work.Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S. any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.Information submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114B Baltimore MD 21201.Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested informationto.Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division ator.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.
Employment Type
Full-Time
