Full Time Investigator

Job Type: Full Time
Department: Medical Examiner's Office
The Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI) is responsible for investigating deaths that fall under the jurisdiction of the Lubbock County Medical Examiner (LCME) in accordance with the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures, Article 49.25. The MDI works closely with law enforcement, medical personnel, and families to determine the cause and manner of death, ensuring thorough documentation, evidence collection, and reporting. This role involves responding to death scenes, conducting interviews, managing personal property, and preparing detailed reports for review by the Medical Examiner.
Attend death scenes to gather evidence and work cooperatively with law enforcement personnel to ensure proper collection and preservation of evidence related to the death investigation.
Examine the body and surrounding scene, documenting conditions through written reports and photography.
Recognize, document, and preserve evidence, personal belongings, and biological specimens, ensuring proper Chain of Custody.
Investigate deaths falling under LCME jurisdiction, including out-of-county cases, and document circumstances through reports and photography.
Perform professional-level analysis of gathered data to assist in determining the cause and manner of death.
Enter detailed death investigation reports, scene photographs, and evidence information into the data collection system.
Provide information and assistance to family members of decedents, ensuring sensitive handling of information.
Assist in providing training and information to staff, interns, and other interested parties.
Collect, document, secure, track, and dispose of the decedent's personal property.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues during investigations, including at crime scenes, any time of day or night.
Offer guidance and support to fellow team members and newly assigned investigators, ensuring proper investigative techniques and protocols are followed.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and LCME policies.
Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support the smooth operation of LCME and the completion of death investigations.
Bachelor's degree in health sciences, physical sciences or behavioral sciences or related field of study.
Registered Medicolegal Investigator by ABMDI or eligibility to become registered within 24 months of hire.
Ability to properly identify, photograph, document, preserve, and retain evidence and personal belongings.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.