Investigator Trainee, OCSME

The Northern Regional Medical Examiner Office is seeking qualified candidates to perform and document routine medicolegal death investigations in an accurate, comprehensive, and timely manner, in accordance with New Jersey statutes and regulations that govern the Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner. Qualified candidates will assist in obtaining and/or securing records and biological specimens from outside agencies for a complete medical/social background needed for identification purposes and to determine the cause and manner of death.  The position will also

utilize the Case Management System (CMS) and develop an organized, concise, and accurate death report in a timely manner to include preparing written reports of all investigative activities containing objective facts, findings, and assessments.

ADVANCEMENT:

Applicants who successfully complete the twelve (12) month training period will be eligible for advancement to the title of Investigator 1, Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner, in accordance with New Jersey Civil Service Commission

procedures.

The inability of an employee in this trainee title to attain a level of performance warranting advancement to the Investigator 1, Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner title listed above shall be considered as cause for separation.

**If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to PSTME@doh.nj.gov

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or Nursing; or graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical or Natural Science with twelve (12) semester hour credits in physical or biological science, six (6) semester hour credits in human anatomy, and twelve (12) semester hour credits in chemistry.

NOTE:  Possession of a valid registry basic certification issued by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

About New Jersey Department of Health

New Jersey Department of Health Improving health through leadership and innovation The Department’s priority is improving population health by strengthening New Jersey’s health system. The Department’s five branches, Public Health Services, Health Systems, Integrated Health, Office of Population Health and the Office of Policy and Strategic Planning work collaboratively toward that goal. Population health focuses on keeping healthy New Jerseyans well, preventing those at risk from getting sick, and keeping those with chronic conditions from getting sicker. Population health promotes prevention, wellness and equity in all environments, resulting in a healthy New Jersey.

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