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Broward County
Division of Human Resources- Staffing
Services
Annex B, 115 S. Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale,
Florida 33301
www.broward.org/careers
Jobline
954-357-JOBS
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| MEDICAL-LEGAL INVESTIGATOR - |
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| Division |
Medical
Examiner/Trauma Services Division |
| Job Status |
Full-time |
| Broward County Region |
Southeast (ex: Dania
Beach, Hollywood) |
| Location (Libraries or Parks Only) |
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| Closing Date |
11/28/2014 |
Broward County is the 18th largest county in the
nation. Broward County government serves nearly 1.8 million
southeast Florida residents, receives national recognition for
various e-government initiatives, and is one of the fastest growing
areas of the nation for high technology. The Broward County Office
of Medical Examiner/Trauma Services is one of 24 districts in the
State of Florida, and is accredited. Requires bachelor’s degree from
an accredited college or university with major course work in
medical technology, biology, criminology, law, or closely related
field; and two (2) years of experience in criminal investigation
including six (6) months of experience in the use of medical
terminology; or any equivalent combination of relevant training and
experience. Candidate must be certified at a minimum at the Diplomat
level with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators
(ABMDI), or obtain such certification within 24 months of
commencement of employment. |
NATURE OF WORK This is technical, laboratory, and
investigative work in the office of the Medical Examiner. Work
involves conducting interviews and research in office and field
settings to determine the cause and manner of death.
Responsibilities also include the use of crime laboratory technology
including photography to assist in collection of evidence at the
scene of the death. Exercises independent judgment in selecting
salient information and evidence to collect for use in determining
cause of death. Supervision is provided by a technical or
administrative superior through work assignment and review of
completed tasks. ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS Contacts the police in
reportable deaths in accordance with Medical Examiner’s Office
procedures and protocols. Develops physical description of cadavers
by viewing the body. Researches missing person reports, comparing
physical descriptions to assist in identifying persons. May assist
with crime laboratory work in the field, assembling material
evidence. Follows internal procedures to ensure proper handling of
evidence including drugs, medicines, poison, x-rays of ballistic
location in cadavers, fingerprints, weapons, etc. Organizes case
records for the deceased for cases to be processed by the Medical
Examiner's Office. Case data includes medical and family history,
reports of circumstances and evidence surrounding the death. Follows
up on cases until a final disposition is reached. Prepares death
certificates. Prepares releases of the body. Prepares other
divisional forms as required by the situation. Prepares narrative
and technical reports using computer based applications. Prepares
summary reports or cases using basic computer-based office and
specialized applications. Enters case data into the Medical
Examiner’s data base. Receives notice of death by telephone, in
person, or from written reports. Conducts interviews to gather
information surrounding the terminal event including physical
descriptions of decedents and their personal habits; determines
appropriate action to be taken. Researches next-of-kin and identity
of bodies. Arranges for family or friends to identify cadavers.
Using established criteria determines if cases fall under the
jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner’s Office; initiates action for
Medical Examiner's office cases. Uses a personal computer. Performs
related work as required. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge
of the Florida Statutes which apply to the work of the Medical
Examiner's Office including issuance of certificates and permits.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of criminology. Knowledge
of the office procedures of the Medical Examiner's Office. Knowledge
of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy and crime laboratory
techniques including photography. Some knowledge of the geography of
the County. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
writing. Ability to demonstrate a mature and respectful approach to
disagreeable phases of the work. Ability to interview for legal fact
finding purposes. Ability to write reports using basic computer
applications. Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with
honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of
Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies. Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the
general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and
members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of
race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status,
political affiliation, familial status, disability, sexual
orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression. REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
or university with major course work in medical technology, biology,
criminology, law, or other field closely related to this assignment;
two (2) years of experience in criminal investigation including six
(6) months of experience in the use of medical terminology; or any
equivalent combination of relevant training and experience. A
candidate must be certified at a minimum at the Diplomat level with
the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI), or
obtain such certification within 24 months of commencement of
employment. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Position involves field
work and driving is required. Must possess a valid Florida driver's
license during employment. Must be able to drive. Must obtain and
maintain authority to drive on County business. GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: White Collar FLSA Status: Non-exempt Code of Ethics
Certification: No Class Spec. Estab ./Revised: E11/80 R5/13 Be
advised that during emergency conditions, all County employees are
automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees
are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such
as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to
perform emergency service duties, as assigned. |
Position involves field work and driving is required.
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License during employment.
Must be able to drive, obtain and maintain authority to drive on
County business. Employees with current ABMDI certification are
preferred and will be given preference in the rating process. *All
education and experience must be documented to be
credited. |
| Pay Range |
| Hourly Range |
$17.74 - $28.23 |
| Yearly Range |
$36,907.52 - $58,714.45 |
Broward is
a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with
incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued
annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement (mandatory 3%
employee contribution), $25,000 of free term life insurance,
training and development, and three deferred compensation (457)
plans. In addition, Broward County offers a comprehensive benefits
program with a choice of Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), with a
County-Funded HRA, or a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a
County-Funded HSA, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible
Spending Accounts (Medical Expense Account and/or Dependent Care
Account), Optional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Long Term
Care, Legal, Personal Income Protection Plans and a robust Wellbeing
Program.
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| Skills Required |
| Skill |
Years of
Experience |
Test Required |
| utilize medical terminology |
1 |
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| investigate manner/cause of death |
2 |
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| collect evidence at death scenes |
2 |
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