Investigator Trainee

Investigator Trainee – County of Bergen

Department of Public Safety – Division of Medical Examiners Office

Under the close supervision of an Investigator 3, Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner or other supervisory official in the Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner, Department of Health, or a County Medical Office in local government, as a trainee and productive worker, learns to perform and conduct routine investigations of deaths reported to the Regional Medical Examiner Offices; does other related duties as required.

Job Responsibilities (may include but not limited to):

Under close supervision, as a trainee and productive worker:· Learns to perform and document routine medicolegal death investigations in an accurate, comprehensive, and timely manner, in accordance with NJ statutes and regulations that govern the Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner and applicable standard operating procedures.· Learns to determine case types and jurisdiction response through scene investigation and/or interviews including but not limited to law enforcement, family members, friends, witnesses, and physicians.· Learn to participate in joint investigations and/or surveillance with other departments, such as public health or other law enforcement agencies.· Learns to assist in obtaining and/or securing records and biological specimens from outside agencies for a complete medical/social background needed for identification purposes and to determine the cause and manner of death.· Maintains confidentiality of investigations.· Learns to photographically document the scene and secure property and/or evidence in the appropriate packaging; learns to transport property/evidence back to the appropriate Regional Medical Examiner Office.· Learns to analyze the information gathered through the use of cameras and other investigative equipment.· Learns to follow universal precautions when handling human remains or in an environment that requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).· Learns to utilize the Case Management System (CMS) to generate new cases; fill out all pertinent information (demographics, case information discovery, next of kin, identifications, objections and organ and tissue procurement organizations, and case notes); upload all reports and medical records.· Learns to assess the time of death and postmortem changes of the human body.· Learns to develop an organized, concise, and accurate death report in a timely manner.· Learns to prepare written reports of all investigative activities containing objective facts, findings, and assessments.· Learns to create and review correspondence relating to inquiries and prepare drafts of replies consistent with applicable laws, rules, regulations, orders, and relevant documentation for review and approval.· Learns to assist in the preparation of legal documents for review and further processing.· May act as a witness and testify for the State before grand juries, courts of law, administrative hearings, or other judicial bodies as required.· Maintains records and files relevant to investigative matters in the administration of duties and assignments.

Schedule:

· Full time.

Education:

· Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or Nursing; or graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical or Natural Science with twelve (12) semester hour credits in physical or biological science, six (6) semester hour credits in human anatomy, and twelve (12) semester hour credits in chemistry. NOTE: Possession of a valid registry basic certification issued by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.

Other:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to work well in a cooperative, team-oriented environment.

· Effective multi-tasker.

Please send employment application to resume@co.bergen.nj.us – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Paramus, NJ 07652: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person