Deputy Medical Examiner - Adams County, WI : Job Details

Salary: $26.55 HourlyLocation : Friendship, WIJob Type: On-CallJob Number: 9-2025Department: Medical ExaminerOpening Date: 04/01/2025Closing Date: Continuous Description Under the supervision of the Medical Examiner, investigates and reports on the cause and manner of deaths, including the gathering of physical evidence, interviewing, assisting in post-mortem examinations; determines if a case falls under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner's Office; and performs related work as required. Examples of DutiesThe following duties are illustrative, and the person holding this position may be required to perform other duties of a similar nature or otherwise related to the position.Investigate death scenes to determine cause and manner of deaths in accordance with Wisconsin State Statutes.Examines evidence at the scene to establish an initial assessment of the cause and manner of death as natural, suicide, homicidal, accidental, or undetermined.Assists in the identification of the decedent by examining the body and the scene of the death.Collects and preserves physical evidence in accordance with the established chain of custody procedures.Notifies the next of kin personally or in conjunction with law enforcement, judicial agencies, of pastoral services.Supervises the removal of the body from the scene, including transporting to the appropriate post-mortem facility.Conducts medical and social history data collection on cases from hospital personnel, health care personnel, families, friends, neighbors, and other sources.Testifies in civil and criminal cases on the results of investigations and other expert informationPrepares and issues death certificates, disinterment permits, cremation permits, embalming permits, medical record requests, subpoenas, and other legally binding documents.Photograph, fingerprint, collect toxicology samples, gather DNA samples and other forensic evidence from the body.Establishes and maintains effective working and public relations with various local, county and state law enforcement agencies, federal officers, correctional officers, county departments and the public.Assists at autopsies and subsequent cleaning and restocking of supplies.Handle the administrative duties of the office in the absence of the Medical Examiner. These duties include, but are not limited to: Accounts payable, accounts receivable, attend PS&J Committee meetings as required; serve civil process upon the Sheriff; case management; monthly reports; personnel scheduling.Performs other duties as required. Essential Qualifications Requires a combination of training and experience equivalent to at least an Associate Degree in Police Science, ORRelated field and two years experience either performing criminal or civil investigations, including writing investigative reports.Requires a medical background trained to at least the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic level or similar training and two years of medical field experience.Familiarity with exposure control plans and appropriate personal protective equipment including safe needle practices.Considerable knowledge of Wisconsin State Statute 979, concerning the investigation of deathsConsiderable knowledge of Wisconsin State Statute 69, concerning the reporting and recording of deathsConsiderable knowledge of causes and manners of death and their manifestations with regard to the body, the scene, medical social history, and forensicsConsiderable knowledge of investigative techniques, principles, and practices used in the investigation of deaths including the American Board of Medical Legal Death Investigators and the 1999 Death Investigation guidelines as published by the National Institutes of JusticeConsiderable knowledge of the morphological aspects of the causes of death with special attention to necropsyWorking knowledge of medical terminology and medicine as it pertains to death and varying forms of traumaWorking knowledge of human anatomy and physiology sufficient to gather blood and other bodily fluids as evidenceAbility to effectively communicate with physicians and other licensed health care providersAbility to communicate with survivors of the decedentAbility to communicate investigative results in a court of lawAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other public agencies and the general publicAbility to interpret a death scene, identify items of evidence and assess the condition of the bodyAbility to take proper photographs of scene, body, and evidence for documentationAbility to physically remove a body from the scene and transport or supervise the transport of the body to a proper facility including, but not limited to the morgue, and ensuring the preservation of evidence.Ability to prepare and present accurate, objective, and thorough reports.Oral and written skills are essentialPossession of a valid Wisconsin Driver's LicenseAbility to drive County-owned vehiclesAccess to reliable personal motor vehicle transportationMust be available to work on-call shifts, as scheduled, including evenings, holidays, and weekends.Must maintain auto liability insurance.Must be bondable.Random drug testing required.Must be available to work evenings, holidays, and weekends; and able to work on-call for twelve-hour shifts. Must maintain auto liability insurance and must be bondable. The position is paid $1.75 per hour for on-call during the week and $2.25 per hour for on-call during weekends and holidays. This position requires frequent bending, lifting, twisting, stretching, squatting, sitting, standing, and walking. You must have excellent visual acuity and be able to hear normal conversations. Must be able to communicate orally in a clear and concise manner. Must have the good manual dexterity of hands and fingers and must be able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 30 pounds with a moving cart or device. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens is considered high for this position.Benefits are generally not provided for this position, except those that are required by law.01 Do you possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license? Yes No 02 If hired, do you have the ability to provide proof of automobile insurance? Yes No 03 Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent? Yes No 04 Do you have an Associate Degree or 60 associate degree level credits or higher from an accredited college or university? Yes No 05 Do you have any post-secondary education or prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction in a related field? 06 Have you read the complete job description and do you verify that you meet the minimum qualifications listed? Yes No 07 What is your educational background and related experience that specifically qualifies you for this position? 08 Do you have any experience working in a County setting? 09 Do you have any knowledge or experience of court procedures, state laws, local ordinances and regulations, and legal documents. 10 Please explain your experience in accounting practices. 11 What software programs are you PROFICIENT in? 12 Are you bondable? Yes No 13 Do you understand that the position for which you are applying is considered On-call which means it is for 'as needed' to fill in as calls are received? 14 Are you able to work extended shifts or emergency situations, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holiday hours? Yes No 15 Will you grant Adams County the authority to do a complete and thorough background check including personal and professional references, education, and employment? Yes No 16 Are you able to pass a complete and thorough background check, drug and alcohol test, and any other screenings as required by County policy? Yes No 17 Have you ever been convicted of a felony? 18 Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence? Required Question