Medical Legal Investigator

Benefits of Broward County Employment

High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: 

Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Paid Parental Leave
   The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Medical Legal Investigator.

This is technical, laboratory, and investigative work in the Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services. 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.

In addition, the incumbent will and must have the ability to:

• Perform complex death investigations and possess medical knowledge and terminology.
• Work on and investigate cases for the cremation approval program.
• Work on and investigate cases for the Indigent Cremation Programs.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner and maintain confidentiality.
• Possess knowledge of state and local regulatory requirements applicable to vital statistics recordation, public records laws and rules of evidence.
• Work on-call 24/7, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Work during emergency conditions (weather incidents, mass casualty incidents, etc).
• Work in a cohesive environment with others.
• Work well with others and be a vital part in teamwork.
• Input  data into a computer database and/or case management system, and complete electronic forms.
• Regularly use office equipment, including the use and operation of camera and other photographic equipment.
• Contact the police in reportable deaths in accordance with Medical Examiner’s Office procedures and protocols.
• Develop physical description of cadavers by viewing the body. Research missing person reports and compare physical descriptions to assist in identifying persons.
• May assist with crime laboratory work in the field, assembling material evidence. Follow internal procedures to ensure proper handling of evidence including drugs, medicines, poison, x-rays of ballistic location in cadavers, fingerprints, weapons, etc.
• Organize 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.
• Prepares summary reports or cases using basic computer-based office and specialized applications. Enter case data and narrative into the Medical Examiner’s data base as soon as possible and prior to end of shift.  
• Research next-of-kin and identity of bodies. Arrange for family or friends to identify cadavers.
• Use established criteria to determine if cases fall under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner’s Office, initiates action for Medical Examiner's office cases. 

General Description

Performs technical, laboratory and investigative work in the Office of the Medical Examiner.

Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Supervision is provided by a technical or administrative superior through work assignment and review of completed tasks.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires either an Associates degree in criminal justice or biological science plus evidence of 6 months volunteer work or internship in the field or one (1) year of related investigation experience including six (6) months knowledge and experience in the use of medical terminology.

Special Certifications and Licenses

American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigator (ABMDI) certification, minimum at the Diplomat Level, must be obtained within 24 months of hire and maintained for duration of employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of assignment.

Preferences

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Biological Science or related field.

D-ABMDI or F-ABMDI Certification