Salary: See Position Description
Location : St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00425
Department: Public Health
Division: Office of the Medical Examiner
Opening Date: 08/31/2023
Closing Date: 9/11/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
The St. Louis County Government Department of Public Health is looking for a Forensic Investigator to join their team. The Office of the Medical Examiner is responsible for investigating all sudden, unexpected, suspicious, unnatural or violent death or deaths that represent a threat to public health. The Investigators will evaluate and investigate reportable deaths according to defined policies and procedures to meet state and local laws. The work schedule will consist of a combination of 8 and 10 hour shifts which will include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. There is a 10% shift differential for evening and night shifts.
The starting salary for this position will be between $47,216 – $56,659 annually and will be based on experience and qualifications. As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short and long term disability.
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Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples
Assess death reports to determine the extent of investigation required to close any given case.
Perform scene investigations and determine associated facts related to death to assist in the determination of cause and manner of death.
Establish scientific positive identification of decedent, communicate with family members to notify them of decedent’s death and determine disposition of remains.
Share investigative, forensic and medical information with involved agencies.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science or related field with at least one year of related experience. A current, valid driver’s license is also required. Prefer law enforcement investigative experience, emergency medicine, medical examiner internship experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer completion of seminars related to death investigation.
Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) is required within the first two years of employment.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant’s education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant’s earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at . We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans’ status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
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Division of Personnel, 7th FloorClayton, MO 63105
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An Equal Opportunity EmployerFax: (314) 615-7703www.stlouiscountymo.gov
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
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Completion of the application and supplemental questions are required to fully present and explain relevant job qualifications. I understand that these must be thoroughly completed in order to be given consideration for this position.
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What about this position interests you the most?
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Describe in detail what education, experience and training you have that relates directly to this position?
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Have you obtained Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI)?
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Have you taken any death investigation course?
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If you’ve taken death investigation courses please provide the date, course name and agency that provided the course. If not, indicate N/A.
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Do you have a current, valid driver’s license?
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How many moving violations have you had in the last three years?
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Has your driver’s license ever been suspended or revoked?
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