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Special Investigator (Medical Examiner)

Special Investigator (Medical Examiner)

companyState of Connecticut
locationFarmington, CT, USA
PublishedPublished: 11/9/2024
Full Time

Introduction


The State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is a free-standing, modern facility located on the UCONN Health Center Campus in Farmington, CT.  The office is a state-wide medical examiner system charged with the investigation of sudden and unexpected deaths that, by statute, fall under our jurisdiction. 

We are seeking one (1) full-time Special Investigator (Medical Examiner) to work in our facility located at 11 Shuttle Rd. Farmington, CT 06032 with the following schedule:

#Position Schedule: (occasional holiday coverage required)

*2nd Shift - Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm

*Every third weekend, 2nd shift, 3:00pm - 11:30pm

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

  • A chance to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule 
  • State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  Click here for more information.
  • Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage, paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
  • State Employee Retirment System (SERS) Tier IV (new hires after 7.17.23).
  • Voluntary Deferred Compensation 45 Plan through Empower (formerly Prudential).
  • Paid time off - including 13 holidays per calendar year.
  • Dedicated employee parking.


THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF:

  • You have experience/familiarity with investigatory methods and techniques, and medical terminology.  
  • You possess a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and are available for in-state travel.  
  • You are physically fit to perform some lifting. 
  • You are willing to undergo periodic tests or immunizations for communicable diseases as necessary.  
  • Are aware of the possible exposure/risk of injury from such elements as toxic vapors or broken glass and disagreeable conditions, including communicable infectious diseases. 


Note:  In addition to the checking of references and facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation will be completed before the candidate is certified for appointment.


FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page.

Selection Plan


To Apply:

  • In order to be considered for this job opening you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.  If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting. 
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to das.shrm@ct.gov.
  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.  

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
  • Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!

Important Information After You Apply:
  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
  • Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview. 
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.
  • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.


Connect With Us:
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Diane Robitaille at drobitaille@ocme.org.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)


In a state agency or quasi-public entity this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in conducting investigations related to alleged violations of state laws and regulations or sudden and unexplained deaths.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES


  • Visits scene of death;
  • Reviews medical records;
  • Conducts investigations related to assigned complaints, alleged violations of state laws and regulations or sudden and/or unexplained deaths;
  • Interviews witnesses, complainants, medical and hospital personnel and others to obtain information;
  • Secures evidence in form of statements, documents, records and exhibits which may be used in administrative hearings and/or court proceedings;
  • Researches, collects and evaluates data;
  • Compiles information;
  • Writes reports and recommends appropriate corrective action;
  • Answers public inquiries; 
  • May serve as photographer in routine cases;
  • May prepare affidavits and applications for arrest warrants;
  • May prepare search and seizure warrants;
  • May issue citations;
  • May testify at hearings and in court;
  • May conduct surveillance;
  • May secure samples for testing;
  • May conduct legal research;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY


  • Knowledge of
    • medical terminology; knowledge of investigatory methods and techniques;
    • relevant state laws and regulations;
    • relevant professional terminology; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
    • interviewing skills;
  • Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE


Five (5) years of investigatory experience in a medicolegal investigative agency, police or military setting involving sudden and/or unexplained deaths.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED


  • College training in forensic science may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


  • American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigations Certification.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, web-based systems.
  • Experience adapting to high stress and traumatic situations.
  • Experience working in a medical examiner/coroner office.
  • Prior experience working in a medical setting.
  • Experience reviewing medical records/medical terminology.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS


  • Incumbents in this class may be required to be a Notary Public.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS


In addition to the checking of references and facts stated in the application a thorough background investigation may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

WORKING CONDITIONS


Incumbents in this class may be exposed to disagreeable conditions and occasionally lift bodies.

Conclusion


AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT


As defined by Sec. 5-196of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group ofpositions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a singletitle for administrative purposes.  Assuch, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/orresponsibility.