Part Time Investigator

Duties include screening reported deaths, body and scene investigation, collaborating with other agencies, identifying and notifying next-of-kin, interviewing witnesses, assisting at autopsies, maintaining the facilities and vehicles, and performing other duties as assigned including clerical functions to support the effective operation of the office.

Job Type: Part Time (20 hrs/wk)
Department: Medical Examiners Office

Qualifications for performance of the essential functions
High School Diploma/GED, and

Two years of paid or volunteer experience in a law enforcement position (Commissioned Officer), firefighter/EMS, military investigation experience, or medical field (such as: EMT/Nursing LPN or RN); Any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the applicant with the skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.

Six months of experience conducting death investigations for Coroners, Medical Examiners or Law Enforcement.

Possession of National Death Investigators Certification through American Board of Medico-legal Death Investigation (ABMDI).

The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. Pass a medical/physical and psychological evaluation.

Possess National Death Investigators Certification through ABMDI (American Board of Medico-legal Death Investigators).

State and local laws regarding deaths and human remains.

Methods, techniques, equipment and practices of handling decedents, property and evidence.

Basic techniques used in interviewing, photography, investigation and report writing.

Procedures necessary to inspect, prepare, and transport a body for autopsy, preservation and collection of evidence.

Equipment and supplies necessary to maintain the office, morgue facility, coroner vehicles and forensic photography.

Medical terminology, prescription drugs and their application.

Office procedures, practices and equipment.

Law Enforcement operations in Kitsap County and the Kitsap County road system are desired.

Effectively present information and respond to questions from law enforcement, fire departments, grieving and sometimes hostile families, and the general public in order to advance the quality of community service.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Operate standard office equipment such as a computer, copy/fax machine, calculator.

Work holidays, during inclement weather conditions, weekends, over 40 hours in a work week, and all shifts as needed.

Working Conditions/Physical Activities
(Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Work performed in a variety of settings office and field.

Visual acuity sufficient to drive, read written materials and road signs, see detail of maps, gauges, etc.,

Exertion of force of 100 pounds with or without assistance occasionally, and/or 35 pounds frequently to lift/carry/move objects, files, and other materials.

Subject to 24-hour availability and must be willing to work non-standard hours, including long shifts, rotating shifts, holidays and week-ends, as required.

Confer with physicians, police agencies, fire departments or other involved parties to determine whether or not to investigate each death.

Examine death scenes and confer with appropriate parties including witnesses, next-of-kin, law enforcement officers and medical personnel to ascertain circumstances, medical history and the cause of death. Make positive identification and take possession of or secure and account for personal effects of deceased.

Witness and may assist in autopsies including body preparation, collection of tissue and fluid samples. Assist with the collection and preservation of physical and biological evidence and testify in court as needed.

Identify and request local jurisdiction to make in-person death notification, when not located in Kitsap County.

Maintain cleanliness of the office and morgue facilities, equipment, and vehicles; check equipment, order supplies and maintain appropriate records.

Serve as office liaison with other agencies such as law enforcement, fire, funeral homes, etc.

Perform clerical functions such as maintenance of case logs and reports, typing of correspondence and other reports.

Train or assist in training of new personnel and at times give presentations to the general public, the military and other law enforcement agencies in the proper techniques of death investigation or general guidelines of death investigation and coroner duties.

Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.

This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.

but will include weekends, evenings and holidays. Flexible hours are available, as approved by management.

Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.