JOB
REPOSTING INFORMATION:THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIODOriginal filing date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
FIRST DAY OF FILINGMONDAY, July 21, 2025 8:00AM, Pacific Time (PT)
UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The Department of Medical Examiner is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Medical Examiner Investigator Trainee vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Medical Examiner Investigator Trainee.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Receives instruction and on the job training by performing the following duties:
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Plans and conducts the investigation into the circumstances of death at the scene to determine the jurisdiction of the Department of Medical Examiner.
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Examines the body of the decedent and the surroundings at the death scene and performs required tests for air, water and body temperature, livor mortis, and degree of rigor mortis.
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Takes custody of any money, valuables or miscellaneous items or documents; lists and records clothing within reports and personal property on appropriate receipts; arranges for or makes the removal of bodies to the Forensic Science Center or other location.
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Responsible for recognizing, collecting and preserving physical evidence, including gunshot residue, sexual assault evidence, appliances, ligatures, garrotes, drugs, narcotics and paraphernalia, and trace evidence.
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Notifies and coordinates evidence handling and collection with departmental criminalist or criminalist of other agencies. Interviews witnesses, friends, and relatives to obtain information about the decedent and circumstances of death and related matters.
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Receives initial notice of death from public or government agencies, initiates investigations, determines Medical Examiner's jurisdiction, and notifies and exchanges information with other public agencies when necessary.
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Notifies and coordinates with representatives of other criminal justice agencies when necessary. Writes reports of investigations, including all pertinent data and evidence relevant to the circumstances of death.
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Enters data into computerized records system as required. Provides information regarding State laws and codes, County ordinances, and Departmental policy and procedures in response to inquiries from members of the medical profession, law enforcement and other government agencies, mortuaries, cemeteries, and the general public.
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Testifies in court or under deposition regarding the findings of an investigation of the circumstances of death.
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Records information in logs and ledgers regarding Departmental activities; fingerprinting bodies in accordance with Departmental standards.
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Uses field photography equipment as required.
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Enters information in sections of death certificates in conformance with regulations of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
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May be required to drive personal vehicle when performing County business.
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May be required to drive a County vehicle to locations throughout the County to transport bodies from death scenes to the Medical Examiner's facility.
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May be required to travel by aircraft, boat, or other vehicles, or travel in heavy equipment to conduct investigations and remove decedents and to perform duties in areas of difficult accessibility, limited visibility and mobility, or adverse weather or disaster conditions.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be filed online only.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected] as well as [email protected], and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
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SPECIAL INFORMATION
Once the Department makes a conditional job offer to a candidate, candidates are advised that acceptance of the conditional job offer will require the successful completion of each and every one of the following:
1. The completion of a comprehensive background investigation pursuant to California Government Code, section 1031, subdivision (d), that will include obtaining information that was neither legal nor practical to obtain prior to the extension of a conditional offer, or in response to issues that arose subsequent to a conditional offer, and which will include, but will not be limited to, criminal history, illegal use of drugs, narcotics, or other illegal substances (to view a copy of the background questionnaire, please click here);
2. The completion of a validated physical ability test which consists of a body drag, gurney lift and stair climb with weights;
3. A psychological screening in accordance with California Government Code, section 1031, subdivision (f) and guidelines established by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training;
4. A medical screening in accordance with the provisions of California Government Code, sections 1031 and 12940, and the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training.
The unsuccessful completion of any of the above evaluations will result in the revocation of a conditional job offer.
Candidates who are DISQUALIFIED for a peace officer position with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner background process will have to wait a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification to reapply
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2929 (TTY) and (800) 735-2922 (Voice)
Dept. Contact Name: Christian Martinez
Dept. Contact Phone: (323) 343-0710
Dept. Contact Email: [email protected]
