Lead Medicolegal Investigator

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Under general supervision of the Deputy Chief Medical

Examiner, the Lead Medicolegal Investigator (MLI) investigates deaths

falling under medical examiner jurisdiction, assists Medicolegal

Investigators from Brown, Door, and Oconto Counties with simultaneous

calls and cremations examinations and provides guidance and training to

MLI staff in the area of death investigation for cases that fall under

the Medical Examiner\'s Office jurisdiction. Essential Duties Perform

the duties of a medicolegal investigator as outlined in the job

description, both regularly scheduled and as needed. Develop and

maintain the on-call schedule for MLIs (FTEs, PTEs, LTEs). Communicate

the on-call schedule and any updates promptly to dispatch centers.

Provide backup coverage for scene investigations/phones when the primary

MLI is unavailable as needed. Serve as a fill-in for the funeral home

liaison during their absence. Facilitate the onboarding process for new

MLIs, including issuing necessary equipment, providing introductory

briefings, conducting tours, and assisting with IT setup. Train and

mentor medicolegal investigators; participate in hiring processes and

collaborate with leadership to conduct performance evaluations. Ensure

compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations; monitor

quality assurance in collaboration with the QA/I specialist. Assist in

the development of policies and procedures for the office in compliance

with state and national accreditation standards. Cross-train to assist

with imaging of decedents, autopsy set up, room turn-over, and ordering

when needed. Assist the Deputy Chief Medical Examiner in preparing the

agenda for MLI staff meetings; may occasionally chair meetings in the

absence of the Deputy Chief ME. Support MLI staff during simultaneous

calls and cremation permit examinations. Oversee the maintenance and

proper care of investigations equipment and vehicles, in collaboration

with the business manager. Participate in community activities as time

permits at the direction of the Deputy Chief Medical Examiner. This may

include mass disaster preparedness and public health initiatives.

Supervise the identification and disposition processes for unidentified

and unclaimed persons in coordination with the QA/I specialist. Provide

support to MLI staff to ensure case continuity and progression. Organize

and track downtime projects for MLI staff in coordination with the

Deputy Chief Medical Examiner. Perform additional duties as assigned.

\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Considerable knowledge

of Chapter 979 as well as other Wisconsin State Statutes concerning the

investigation of death, disposition of human remains and property.

Considerable knowledge of the Open Records statutes and HIPPA.

Considerable knowledge of causes and manners of death and their

manifestations with regard to the body, scene and history. Considerable

knowledge of investigative techniques, principles, and practices used in

the research of cause and manner of death. Considerable knowledge of the

morphological aspects of the causes of death with special attention to

autopsy. Working knowledge of medical terminology and medicine as it

pertains to death and varying forms of trauma. Ability to communicate

with survivors of the decedent. Ability to establish and maintain

effective working relationships with other public agencies and the

general public. Ability to interpret a death scene, identify items of

evidence and assess the condition of the body. Ability to take proper

photographs of scene, body and evidence for documentation. Ability to

deploy and use equipment resources held by the Medical Examiner\'s

Office. Ability to use standard death investigation tools. Ability to

physically remove a body from the scene of death and supervise the

transport of the body to the morgue insuring the preservation of any

trace evidence. Ability to secure facts throu h investigation and

inspections and to analyze and interpret these facts effectively.

Ability to prepare and present accurate, objective, and thorough

reports. Ability to provide constructive guidance to MLI staff during

death investigations. Ability to interpret departmental policies and

procedures. Ability to respond to calls in a timely fashion. Strong time

management skills, including the ability to efficiently triage and

manage simultaneous tasks. Oral and written communication skills. Strong

organizational skills. Strong teaching skills. Ability to work

independently and exercise judgement. Knowledge of open records statutes

and privileges and exceptions provided by all to ensure confidentiality

in distribution of information to outside agencies and individuals.

Special Requirements: Access to reliable personal motor vehicle

transportation; availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as

needed. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty