C/S Forensic Investigator I
C/S Forensic Investigator I
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Job Description
Summary Statement
The level I position will perform forensic deathinvestigations to assist in determining circumstances jurisdiction and causeand manner of death. Investigations include conducting interviewsphotographing the scene and body gathering and preserving evidence andtransporting the body. Investigations include but are not limited to accidentshomicides suicides and suspicious deaths.
Essential Functions
- Investigates circumstances of death at the scene by questioning police witnesses medical personnel and others present; preserving evidence; photographing the scene and the body.
- Determines compliance with medicolegal death investigation laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
- Conducts investigations to gather additional information such as interviewing relatives of the deceased to ascertain medical history recent health and other pertinent factors concerning the circumstances surrounding the death; contacts decedents physician hospital personnel dentists law enforcement attorneys and others who may have pertinent information.
- Prepares body for transport while preserving body evidence transports the body to the office tags and photographs the body in the autopsy room.
- Coordinates with a tissue procurement agency the forensic pathologist and relatives of the deceased to facilitate anatomical gifts.
- Prepares various investigative reports of findings to include statistical data body condition body receipts personal effects receipts and other forms associated with the disposition of the body.
- Participates in mass fatality preparedness and drills.
- Uses a Laboratory Information Management Database System to provide data for drug overdose deaths to the Department of Public Health Federal DPA and other agencies.
- Assists in the conduct of autopsies by labeling specimen containers opening and suturing the body and cleaning the area and instruments; and taking x-rays of bodies.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Forensic Investigator I
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Six months experience in conducting investigations such as conducting interviews to obtain confidential informationpreserving evidence and documenting findings.
- Six months experience in determining compliance with laws rules regulations standards policies or procedures.
- Six months experience in narrative report writing.
- Knowledge of forensic medical and legal terminology.
- Knowledge of digital photographic techniques and photographic equipment such as cameras flash tripodand related equipment.
- Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
Additional Posting Information
This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
The State of Delaware recognizes the value oftelework and flexible working position is eligible for Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delawares Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
As a Condition of HIre a satisfactory background check (including a fingerprint-based background check administered by the Delaware State Police) is required. The selected candidate will be required to submit a buccal swab for DNA upon employment and subjected to randomized drug testing during the term of their employment.
This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicableterms and conditions of employment in accordance with Title 29 Chapter 59 and Title 19 Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
Employment Type
Gig
