Investigator Trainee - Medical Examiner Office, Department of Public Safety

Position: Investigator Trainee - Bergen County Medical Examiner Office, Department of Public Safety
Investigator Trainee - Bergen County Medical Examiner Office, Department of Public Safety

Organizational Overview:

The Bergen County Medical Examiner Office (BCMEO) investigates all deaths referred to the County of Bergen by law enforcement or hospitals and to assess forensic considerations and to prepare a Report of Investigation by Medical Examiner (RIME) on each case to reflect the extent of jurisdiction.

Job Description:

This employment opportunity is to serve as Investigator Trainee. Under close supervision of a Supervisor of Investigations, or other supervisory official as a trainee and productive worker, learns to conduct routine office and/or field duties to investigate alleged non-compliance with statutes and regulations; gather information to review claims; evaluate cases, or prepare reports; does other related duties.

Job Responsibilities:

• Learns to conduct investigations and gather information.
• Learns to review and evaluate information needed to review cases or settle claims.
• Learns to gather and organize data and present findings.
• Learns to review reports and other documents relevant to investigation or enforcement regulations.
• Learns to participate in joint investigations.
• Learns to and assists in the preparation, issuance and execution of legal and other documents.
• Learns to prepare answers to complaints and inquiries by correspondence, telephone or in person.
• Learns to prepare reports of investigational activities containing facts, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Learns to research files and gather data to secure, preserve and record evidence which may include the use of cameras, radios and other investigative equipment.
• Learns to investigate complaints pertaining to the administration or enforcement activities of the agency of assignment.
• Learns to prepare documents for review and further processing.
• Maintains the necessary and essential records and files in the administration of duties and assignments.

Schedule:

• Full time (40 hours/week).
• Evenings, weekends and holidays are required

Education Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or Nursing.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
• Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey which is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

What we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Enrollment into the state pension system
• Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

Salary: $48,600 / per annum