Manager, Death Investigations (medical Examiners Office) Actively Recruited

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Manage and review the work and staff related to death investigations to accomplish plans and results.

Develop and implement policies, procedures, and practices related to death investigations.

Coordinate and oversee all death investigations to assist leadership in the determination of causes and manners of death.

Oversee the development and maintenance of investigation files and the accurate data entry into the case management system.

Prepare and deliver presentations and speeches to the public, police/fire departments, and other organizations regarding department operations.

Provide coaching and guidance to death investigation staff in complex cases.

Work on call 24/7, including weekends and holidays, when necessary.

Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is AT WILL and ACTIVELY RECRUITED.

Minimum Qualifications



* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Biology, Forensic Science, Physical Science, Criminal Justice, or a directly related field AND


* Five (5) years of death investigations or directly related experience is required.


* Three (3) years of previous supervisory experience is required.


* Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance is required.

P referred Qualifications


* Certified by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigations (ABMDI).

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work.

They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS



* Ability to lead, mentor, and manage profe...