Medicolegal Death Investigator

Salary : $42,564.00 - $65,974.00 Annually
Location : Medical Examiner 920 North Bowling Road Florence AZ 85132, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600418
Department: Medical Examiner
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 5:00 PM Arizona


DESCRIPTION
Have you considered investing in your community? Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives. Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it offer a strong sense of purpose, but it also benefits you financially. We may not be the most competitive in salary, but we provide great value to our employees, including highly sought-after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years, and very affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your passion and support your retirement!
Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you. We are growing so be sure to check out all of our other opportunities as well!

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  1. 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
     • After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
     • After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
  2. 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  1. Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  2. Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  3. Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  4. Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  1. Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  1. Quarterly Wellness Challenges
  2. Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  3. Vaccination Clinics
  4. Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  5. Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  6. Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  7. Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  8. Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.


Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.
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JOB SUMMARY
Perform specialized work with the post-mortem examination of deceased human remains, collection of evidence and specimens, identifying and documenting human remains, and maintain records. Provide accurate and professional death investigation services for the citizens of Pinal County and collect evidence at death scenes to assist in determining medical cause of death under general supervision.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Perform professional work of moderate difficulty investigating unattended and unnatural deaths and assist law enforcement agency personnel as requested.
• Maintain sanitary condition of the facility, equipment, and instruments.
• Properly handle safe disposal of biological and biohazardous materials.
• Take photographs and fingerprints.
• Observe the death scene, prepare reports, gather information, and maintain records.
• Collect, preserve, and secure decedent and evidence and document all handling of body and personal property.
• Assist with the identification of evidence at crime scenes, respond to requests for photographs, and photograph death scenes and decedents.
• Interview, solicit statements from, and provide information to witnesses, physicians, police officers, relatives, and persons last in attendance or present at the time of death.
• Identify evidentiary value of items at the death scene and recommend items to be taken into evidence.
• Transport decedent to designated location and document transfer of body and property.
• Obtain or coordinate positive identification of bodies through visual personal identification affidavit, x-ray, dental records, descriptive evidence, and fingerprint records.
• Assist with body transportation, cremation authorization, and other services authorized by Arizona Revised Statutes.
• Prepare necessary reports and document evidence for court proceedings.
• Package, store, and safeguard property and evidence and enter and update data into computer system, log books, and case files.
• Work with other state and regional law enforcement and health services agencies on complex incidents.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• Associate's degree in Health Sciences, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• One (1) year of work experience in forensic science or investigations.
• Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver's License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) basic certification board is required within two (2) years of hire.
• Or a combination of experience and/or education may substitute for the minimum requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Federal and state laws and rules for the storage, transfer and disposal of evidence and property, and regulations governing the release of information from public agency records.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of law enforcement records management.
• Knowledge of state laws and statutes governing the rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of geography, roads, and landmarks of County and surrounding areas.
• Knowledge of regional community services and resources available to citizens.
• Skill in collecting, processing, and preserving death scene evidence.
• Skill in determining cause and manner of death.
• Skill in packaging and organizing property and evidence in an orderly fashion for storage and retrieval.
• Skill in interpreting and applying statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and handle stressful situations and angry people.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.
• Skill in performing precision surgical cutting techniques with surgical instruments and autopsy saw.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, stand for extended periods of time and perform heavy lifting.

Physical Demands:
The work is very heavy work and requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to climb, crawl, crouch, finger, feel, grasp, handle, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, speak, hear, stand, stoop, walk, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate visual and mental acuity. Exposure to infectious diseases, deceased bodies, human organs, bloodborne pathogens, human fluids and hazardous chemicals.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in an environment where errors can lead to significant physical or mental consequences.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value

professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration,


which may impact your future Pinal County applications.
Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources.
All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply.


However, visa sponsorship is not available.


Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).
Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.
Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.
Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below:

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    
    • After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
    • After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  
  • Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  • Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  • Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  • Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Top Tier Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  
  • Insure your whole family on a PPO plan for as low as $57.94/mo.
  • Insure you and your children on a PPO plan for ZERO premium cost
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  
  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
  • Quarterly Well Challenges
  • Vaccination Clinics Onsite
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• VanPool Options
• Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance