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Description

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.
This position is not a covered position under the Pinal County Merit System Rules. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship is "at-will" and employment may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

Position is being recruited for weekend help- Saturday/Sunday 1000-1800.

Example of Duties

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able 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.

• Perform professional work of moderate difficulty investigating unattended and unnatural deaths and assist law enforcement agency personnel as requested.
• Assist pathologist with clinical pathological procedures using surgical techniques.
• Eviscerate organs, collect specimens, make and close incisions.
• Document and process evidence for law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain sanitary condition of the facility, equipment, and instruments.
• Properly handle safe disposal of biological and biohazardous materials.
• Take photographs and fingerprints.
• Operates various equipment, including but not limited to, scales, autopsy saw, aspirator, x-ray machine, cameras, and computers.
• 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.
• Assist the forensic pathologist or medical examiner with the decedent evaluation and postmortem examination.
• 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.
• Administer and supervise the processing of death certificates, property records, and body handling records.
• 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

• Associate's degree in Health Sciences, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• One (1) year of work experience in forensic science or investigations.
• Valid Driver's License with Arizona Driver's License 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.

Supplemental Information

• 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.

Notice to Applicants:
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applicants have applied.