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City of New York Medicolegal Investigator Supervisor in New York, New York
Job Description
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.
The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.
Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times
Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community
Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity
Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality
Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs
With minimal supervision from an Assistant Director of Medicolegal Investigations / Tour Commander, Medicolegal Investigator Supervisor tasks include but not limited to:
Provides guidance and support to Medicolegal Investigators (MLIs) in the handling of death investigations
Ensures proper follow-up on investigative requirements, including outstanding reports and documentation, scene visits and notifications
Accompanies MLIs throughout shift to evaluate work performance and provides feedback to both MLIs and unit managers
Provides situational awareness to the Tour Commander
Visits borough offices to monitor investigative operations and resolve problems
Provides new-hire and continuous training to MLIs on unit and agency policies and procedures and ensures staff compliance
Provides routine quality assurance evaluations of MLI investigations, including review of investigative reports and photographs
Advises management on operational and personnel issues, prepares supervisory reports, monitors staffing, and works with Tour Commander to arrange additional coverage when needed
Performs all MLI I and II duties, as needed
MEDICOLEGAL INVESTIGATOR (OCME - 53299
Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with specialization in police science, forensic science, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, medicine, nursing, or other related field of study; or
Education and/or experience described in “1” above.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with specialization in police science, forensic science, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, medicine, nursing, or other related field of study; or
Education and/or experience described in “1” above.
In addition to meeting the “Qualification Requirements” above, to be eligible for placement at Assignment Level II, individuals must have one of the following:
One year of satisfactory full-time experience as a Medicolegal Investigator at OCME; or
Two years of full-time satisfactory experience conducting death investigations.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with specialization in police science, forensic science, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, medicine, nursing, or other related field of study; or
Education and/or experience described in “1” above
In addition to meeting the “Qualification Requirements” above, to be eligible for placement at Assignment Level III, individuals must have one of the following:
Three years of experience gained as a Medicolegal Investigator at OCME; or.
Four years of full-time satisfactory experience conducting death investigations.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
