Share Email Opening Title Medicolegal Death Investigator I (Temporary Part-time)  Category Coroner's Office   Description Application closing date: 5/21/2025 Temporary Part-Time - 24 hours a week. Hiring pay range: $25.08 - $30.72 Full pay range: $25.08 - $36.36   SUPERVISION: Non-Supervisory. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the entry-intermediate level position in the Medicolegal Death Investigator job series. GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Performs technical work to investigate deaths within Garfield County, determine cause and manner of death, and locate, process, and secure evidence. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment) Medicolegal Death Investigator I: Develops working knowledge of Garfield County Coroner’s Office Policy and Procedures and Garfield County Procedures. Prepares, presents, and maintains reports and records as required. Participates in required training. Maintains continuing education hours as determined by the coroner. Receives calls on deaths occurring within the County. Confers with medical professionals, police agencies, fire departments or other involved parties to determine whether to investigate or not. Responds to calls relating to violent or sudden deaths. Examines death scene and confers with appropriate parties including witnesses, next-of-kin, law enforcement officers and medical professionals to ascertain circumstances, medical history, and cause of death. Photographs death scene. Makes positive identification, takes possession of, and accounts for personal effects of the deceased. Secures, protects, and retains the chain of evidence at crime scenes, and coordinates crime investigation with law enforcement, prosecutors, or other investigating agencies. Gathers and transports human remains and evidence to Garfield County Coroner’s Office or appropriate law enforcement agencies; may coordinate transportation arrangements of human remains and evidence. Writes complete and comprehensive statement of investigation and other reports to support cause and manner of death. Fills out and signs death certificates indicating classification and method of death. Determines the need for an autopsy and requests autopsies. Interviews witnesses and may assist in autopsies including body preparation. Identifies tissue and fluid samples. Assists with the collection and preservation of physical and biological evidence in criminal cases and testifies in court. Secures and sends blood samples to toxicologist and notifies appropriate authorities of the results, when applicable. Identifies and locates next-of-kin and makes in-person notifications when in Garfield County and surrounding areas. Identifies and notifies local jurisdiction to make in-person notification, when not located in Garfield County or surrounding areas. Participates in the development and modification of methods, techniques, and procedures for death investigation services, protocols, methods, and procedures. Maintains cleanliness of the morgue and coroner’s office vehicles; checks equipment, orders supply, and maintains appropriate records. Serves as office liaison with other agencies and private businesses such as law enforcement, fire, funeral homes, etc. Trains or assists in training of new personnel and at times gives training to the general public, military, or other law enforcement agencies in proper techniques of death investigation or general guidelines of death investigation. Performs clerical functions such as maintenance of case logs and reports, typing of correspondence and other reports. Investigates criminal and non-criminal cases. Execute search warrants. Prepares cases and testifies in court. Participates in search and recovery efforts. Participates in crime scene investigation, follow-up, and processing obtaining fingerprints, toxicology, specimen samples, and DNA samples of the deceased. Performs external examinations of the deceased. Maintains and cleans office, garage areas, and vehicles. Other duties as assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES: (Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position) Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do. Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs. Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiency. Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others. Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies. Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position. Cognitive Flexibility: Can interpret a variety of instructions with abstract and/or complex variables. Medicolegal Expertise: Knowledge of methods, techniques, equipment, and practices for handling human remains, property, and evidence. Knowledge of techniques used in interviewing, investigation, and report writing. Understand methods and techniques of dealing with individuals involved in a death investigation, including but not limited to grieving family members, witnesses, and suspects of criminal death. Understands procedures necessary to prepare a body for autopsy and collection of evidence, along with equipment and supplies necessary to maintain the office, morgue facility, and coroner vehicles. Can conduct forensic photography. Integrity: Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism while performing essential job functions. BENEFITS: Medical, Vision, Dental Disability & Life Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Vacation & Sick Time Employee Wellness Programs Employee Gyms To view the complete benefits information, please visit https://www.garfield-county.com/human-resources/benefits-brochure/   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as determined by Garfield County may be substituted for the following requirements.) Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: One year of related experience or education. Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver’s license. Registry Certification with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) must be obtained within 6 months after eligibility with ABMDI (ABMDI requires 640 hours of work experience). PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical activities and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. REQUIRED PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Mobility: Must have the ability to move around diverse settings, including crime scenes, morgues, and forensic laboratories, to investigate and document deaths. Lifting and Positioning: Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and in excess of 50 pounds with assistance when handling deceased individuals or transporting evidence. Bending, Crawling, Climbing, Balancing: Should be capable of bending, crawling, climbing, and balancing when conducting investigations in various environments, such as crime scenes or remote locations. Grasping and Manipulating: Proficient in handling forensic tools, and evidence collection equipment, and conducting detailed examinations with precision and dexterity. Physical Contact: Be prepared for physical contact when handling and examining deceased individuals during post-mortem investigations. Visual Acuity: Must possess a clear vision for assessing crime scenes, examining evidence, and documenting findings accurately. Hearing: Possess excellent hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with colleagues, law enforcement, and forensic specialists. Walking and Standing: Able to walk and stand for extended periods during field investigations, autopsies, and courtroom appearances. Sitting: Ability to sit during administrative tasks, documentation, and analysis of findings in an office or laboratory setting. Fine Motor Skills: Display precise fine motor skills when collecting forensic samples, documenting evidence, and using specialized equipment. Pushing and Pulling: Be able to push and pull equipment, such as gurneys or forensic tool kits, during the course of investigations. Physical Stamina: Maintain exceptional physical stamina to work in various environments, respond to crime scenes, and handle the demands of medicolegal death investigations efficiently.   WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work will be performed in a variety of settings and in all weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may be moderately loud, depending on location. At times, the noise level may be loud, with frequent interruptions and multiple demands. The employee will be exposed to fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, blood and other bodily fluids, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and workspace restrictions. The employee may be required to provide immediate response to criminal or medical deaths where blood, body fluids, or other medical hazards may be present. The employee is occasionally exposed to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. The employee will occasionally be required to handle illicit narcotics, loaded and unloaded firearms, weapons, knives, and prescription medicines. WORK HOURS: This is a temporary part-time position, and the employee may not exceed 29 hours per week. Typical hours may vary depending on the office schedule and shift assignments. The employee is required to work outside normal business hours, such as nights, weekends, and holidays as required. The employee is subject to 24-hour availability including rotating 24-hour on-call shifts. Multiple (four to seven) 24-hour on-call shifts may be required consecutively. REQUIRED TRAVEL: The employee is frequently required to travel throughout Garfield County, neighboring counties, and the State of Colorado. May occasionally be required to travel out of state for training. TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT: Computer and relevant software applications, spreadsheets, calendars, and word processing. Will also work with calculators, telephone systems, and mobile phones. NOTE: This position requires a pre-employment background check which will include a Criminal Background Check, Employment Verification, and Motor Vehicle Record Check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these items. NOTE: This position requires a drug screen and computer voice stress test. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these items. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Nothing in this job description restricts Garfield County’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description describes the County’s current assignment of essential functions. Those functions may change at any time as the needs of the County change or for other reasons deemed appropriate by the County.   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Location Silt, Colorado.   Benefit Information To view information about our benefits package, please visithttps://www.garfield-county.com/human-resources/benefits-brochure/   Hiring Range $25.08 - $30.72   Full Pay Range $25.08 - $36.36   Driving Classification Essential   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Req Number COR-25-00001   Open Date 4/16/2025   About the Organization Garfield County, Colorado consists of rugged alpine vistas and high desert mountains in the Rocky Mountain region, which dwells along the Continental Divide. Garfield County is located in western Colorado, where outdoor recreation opportunities abound, including hunting, fishing, hiking, rafting and kayaking, biking, skiing and snowboarding. It is home to the second largest designated wilderness area in Colorado - the Flattops Wilderness, the world's largest mineral hot springs pool, a popular family ski resort, and Hanging Lake, designated as a National Natural Landmark by the Secretary of the Interior in 2011.   EOE Statement Garfield County is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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