Medical Examiner Investigator - Per Diem

Job Description for Medical Examiner Investigator - Per Diem Full-time/Part-time: Wage and Salary: Application review will begin: July 23, 2026 Application Deadline: Job Description:

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Examiner Investigator to serve our community with compassion, expertise, and integrity. This part-time, per diem role is ideal for an individual with a flexible schedule and with a strong interest in forensic pathology, investigations, and public service. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact—one case at a time—at $90 per case, we want to hear from you! Must be able to respond to incident scenes within 45 to 60 minutes within the Jefferson County area. This position also requires flexibility to work rotating weekday, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Conduct medicolegal investigations of deaths that come under the jurisdiction of the Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office In accordance with Wisconsin State Statutes and provide office assistance to the Medical Examiner.

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities: Conducts medicolegal investigations, including photographing and documenting the scene, determines cause and manner of death and need for autopsy, toxicology, and x-ray. Determines need for involvement of detectives, crime lab, and or District Attorney. Performs pronouncements, interviews medical staff, witnesses, law enforcement, and families. Identifies the deceased; notifying next of kin and coordinating proper disposition of the deceased. Examines bodies to investigate and determine cause and manner of death. Completes database entry and prepares reports. Qualifications: Requirements: Associate’s degree in nursing, chemistry, biology, medicine, pre-med, paramedic, EMT, forensic science, or criminal justice or closely related field and a minimum of 1 year of medicolegal investigative experience. A combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Valid driver’s license. Preferred Requirements: Death investigation training. Prior experience or knowledge of medicolegal death investigation, knowledge of relevant Wisconsin State Statutes, basic knowledge of forensic pathology and toxicology techniques along with other forensic specialties and their uses is highly preferred. Wage & Benefits $90.00 per case & $2 per hour On-Call pay Employees at Jefferson County Value Competitive Pay Excellent Benefits Great Coworkers Flexibility Advancement & Opportunity Family Culture Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employee r #J-18808-Ljbffr Jefferson County Wisconsin