Death INvestigator
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Taylor County seeks a Death Investigator to investigate deaths reportable to Justice of the Peace offices. The role involves travel to death locations within the county, examining decedents, photographing evidence and injuries, and making death notifications. The investigator communicates with law enforcement, hospitals, families, and the public, and provides findings to Justices of the Peace. Work is primarily outdoors and includes an as-needed schedule with on-call rotation.
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Taylor County is seeking applications for the professional position of Death Investigator. Summary: The Death Investigator performs technical investigative work for deaths that are reportable to the Justice of the Peace offices. Work involves communication with other investigators, law enforcement agencies, hospitals, the decedents family, and the general public. Work requires travel to locations of deaths within the county. The investigator is responsible for examining the decedent, photographing evidence and injuries, as well as making death notifications. Essential Functions: - Investigate all Deaths as required by law - Attend death scenes and work cooperatively with law enforcement or transport/funeral home personnel - Interview family of decedent, witnesses and other persons with relevant information about death to determine cause and manner of death - Provide written and oral reports to Justices of the Peace regarding investigation findings - Work with the Justices of the Peace regarding best practices and any issues that may arise. Working Conditions: - Majority of work is outside in the field investigating county citizen deaths to which different outdoor environmental hazards may be present. Work Schedule: - The standard work shift schedule would be as needed with holidays and weekends TBD. - A shift rotation will be established and adjusted as needed after an evaluation period. - A standard on-call shift rotation schedule will be outlined and discussed with the Department Head during the interview process and upon hire. Physical Demands: - Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, stooping, lifting, talking, and active listening. Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum Qualifications: - Clean criminal history - Good driving record - Superb communication skills - Ability to perform duties in a professional manner on death scenes Preferred Qualifications: - Current or former certified peace officer - Military experience - Training or Education in the medical or forensics field. Starting Salary: $38,438.00 annually + benefits. Benefits include : 100% county-paid employee medical and dental insurance, paid life and disability insurance, retirement, and paid vacation/sick time To apply online, please visit: https://www.taylorcounty.texas.gov/FormCenter/Application-form-10/Taylor-County-Application-56 Paper applications will also be accepted in the Human Resources Office, 1stfloor of the Taylor County Plaza Building, 400 Oak Street, Suite 120, or emailed to [email protected], until the position is filled. HR offic
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