Job Description

Salary : $49,049.00 - $61,255.00 Annually Location : County Wide, AZ Job Type: Part Time Job Number: 2025-00032 Department: Health District Opening Date: 03/24/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Summary Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty investigating unattended or unnatural deaths, performs other work as assigned. This position reports to the Senior Medico-Legal Death Investigator. Essential Job Functions (Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.) Gather confidential information, maintain records, and prepare reports in a timely manner. Establish and maintain an effective working relationship between several different agencies such as Law Enforcement, hospital staff, Federal and State agents, other staff members, and the public. Collects toxicological specimens and submits them for analysis. Assist with the processing of death certificates, property, and body handling records. Catalogs evidentiary materials. Ensures evidence is obtained and stored properly while following appropriate chain of custody. Ensures quality of all forensic photography. May include crawling into tight spaces such as under houses, attics, vehicles, and in water. This may include up and down stairs and rough outdoor terrain. Will conduct decedent removal such as: rolling, carrying and transporting to funeral homes/morgue facilities. Incumbent must pass a background investigation, drug screen, fingerprint clearance and CVSA polygraph. Periodic background and drug screens may be conducted after employment. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of investigative work. Knowledge of basic laws of evidence (Arizona Revised Statutes) and relevant laws pertaining to death investigations. Skills in gathering, analyzing, and evaluating facts and evidence of a death scene. Skills in acting quickly and calmly with proper judgement in emergency situations. Skilled in effective communication verbally and in writing. Incumbents must be prepared to work in environments involving deceased individuals and handle cases that may include decomposed remains. Incumbents may traverse; climb and hike rough terrain (land and water) in extreme weather (including heat and cold) to reach the scene of deceased person(s) and work irregular shifts, including 24-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to work independently and follow directions. Works with families of diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds in a respectful and compassionate manner. Incumbent will be exposed to graphic scenes that can be classified as a crime, suicide, vehicle accidents, etc., which can be very graphic and violent in nature. Incumbent must be able to keep composure and professionalism to complete your job requirements. Incumbent may be at risk of exposure to disease, hazardous materials, chemicals and/or biological agents. Desirable Qualifications Bachelors or Associates degree in a related field; OR an equivalent combination of training/education and /or experience; AND able to lift a minimum of 150 lbs alone and up to 500 lbs with assistance; AND pass a background check, criminal history checks and CVSA polygraph; AND possess a valid Arizona Driver License. American Board of Medico-Legal Death Investigators (ABMDI) certificate is preferred, otherwise must be obtained within 18 months if budget allows. Employee Benefits Navajo County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 40 hours per week that includes: (Regular Part Time employees working 30 - 39 hours a week receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Part Time employees working less than 30 hours a week and temporary employees do not receive benefits)

• Vacation/Annual/Personal Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Tel-A-Doc 24/7
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Public Safety Personnel Retirement System
• Correction Officer's Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Payroll Direct Deposit

Elective Coverage

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Deferred Compensation
• MetLife Elective Plans

01 Do you have experience conducting death investigations? 02 Have you ever worked with law enforcement, medical personnel, or forensic pathologists during an investigation? Yes No 03 Are you familiar with the procedures for determining cause and manner of death? Yes No 04 Have you ever written official investigative reports related to death cases? Yes No 05 Are you comfortable working in high-stress situations, including those involving traumatic deaths? 06 Do you have experience handling human remains in a professional setting? Yes No 07 Are you able to work on-call and respond to scenes at any hour, including nights, weekends, and holidays? Yes No 08 Have you ever testified in court regarding an investigation you conducted? Yes No 09 Are you familiar with the legal and regulatory requirements for reporting deaths in this jurisdiction? Yes No 10 Do you have experience maintaining chain of custody for evidence in medico-legal investigations? Required Question Navajo County, AZ

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Holiday work, Temporary work, Part time, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,

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