Summary
Annual Salary - $63,913 - $68,590 Your Impact Rutherford County Government seeks a Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI) to support Government medicolegal investigations under Tennessee Code Annotated §38-7-108. This position helps determine cause and manner of death, confirm identity, and safeguard facts and evidence for the community.Key responsibilities include: Conducting thorough medicolegal death investigations and coordinating scene/record informationServing as a point of contact with EMS, law enforcement, the Medical Examiner, county partners, and familiesCollecting, documenting, and preserving evidence using accepted Forensics practicesCompleting clear, timely reports and updating the case management system; using Microsoft OfficeCommunicating findings effectively in writing and verballyRequired qualifications/skills: Bachelor's in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, or related fieldAEMT/Paramedic (EMT-P), RN/PA, or ABMDI certification (or eligible within one year)Valid TN driver's licenseApply to do medical legal investigative work that serves the community.Support That Lasts Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) plus a strong benefits package:Medical, Dental, and Vision coverageLife Insurance401(k)Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS Pension)Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Paid Time OffEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Discounts.Our Purpose To promote and increase efficiency and responsiveness for the residents of Rutherford County.To provide fair and equal opportunity to all qualified applicants who apply for employment with Rutherford County based only on demonstrated merit and fitness as ascertained through fair and practical methods of selection.To develop a program of recruitment and advancement that presents Rutherford County in a professional manner in terms of career interest and encouragement.To establish and promote high morale among employees by providing professional working relationships, a uniform personnel policy, opportunity for advancement, and consideration for the employee's needs and desires.To adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior in working with our citizens, vendors, and employees.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
Annual Salary - $63,913 - $68,590 Your Impact Rutherford County Government seeks a Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI) to support Government medicolegal investigations under Tennessee Code Annotated §38-7-108. This position helps determine cause and manner of death, confirm identity, and safeguard facts and evidence for the community.Key responsibilities include: Conducting thorough medicolegal death investigations and coordinating scene/record informationServing as a point of contact with EMS, law enforcement, the Medical Examiner, county partners, and familiesCollecting, documenting, and preserving evidence using accepted Forensics practicesCompleting clear, timely reports and updating the case management system; using Microsoft OfficeCommunicating findings effectively in writing and verballyRequired qualifications/skills: Bachelor's in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, or related fieldAEMT/Paramedic (EMT-P), RN/PA, or ABMDI certification (or eligible within one year)Valid TN driver's licenseApply to do medical legal investigative work that serves the community.Support That Lasts Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) plus a strong benefits package:Medical, Dental, and Vision coverageLife Insurance401(k)Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS Pension)Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Paid Time OffEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Discounts.Our Purpose To promote and increase efficiency and responsiveness for the residents of Rutherford County.To provide fair and equal opportunity to all qualified applicants who apply for employment with Rutherford County based only on demonstrated merit and fitness as ascertained through fair and practical methods of selection.To develop a program of recruitment and advancement that presents Rutherford County in a professional manner in terms of career interest and encouragement.To establish and promote high morale among employees by providing professional working relationships, a uniform personnel policy, opportunity for advancement, and consideration for the employee's needs and desires.To adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior in working with our citizens, vendors, and employees.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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