Under general supervision, investigates sudden, unexpected, and unnatural deaths unattended by a physician. Investigates circumstances and recovers physical evidence at death scenes to determine if the death is natural, accidental, suicidal, or criminal in nature; and performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in biology, forensics, pathology, criminal justice, or a related field; plus, two years of experience in law enforcement investigations, Medical Examiner’s death investigation, Medicolegal Death Investigations, or Emergency Medical Services.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, driving record check and polygraph exam to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:-
Five years of investigative experience preferable with two years of death investigations, Medical Examiner’s death investigation, or Medicolegal Death Investigations, or Emergency Medical Services.
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Knowledge of hazardous substances / dangerous materials
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Working knowledge of laws and standards of the Fairfax County Police Department
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Ability to run NCIC / VCIN
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The work environment can be stressful and unpredictable and requires demonstrated emotional control and interpersonal skills when communicating with family members and witnesses in the initial stages of grief, mentally ill, or under the influence of drugs or intoxicants. The work of the analyst/investigator is performed both within an office and in the field and requires the Incumbent to handle human remains regularly. The work is physically demanding, requiring lifting/pushing/pulling while simultaneously climbing up or downstairs or maneuvering rugged terrain to move bodies over 100 pounds, in various degrees of decay, mutilation, infestation, and disease regularly; and bending, reaching, stooping, climbing, crawling, and crouching while observing and cataloging information at the death scene. The work requires the extrication of bodies from potentially complicated death scenes, in all types of terrain, under adverse conditions and exposure to inclement weather conditions. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.
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