Lead Medicolegal Death Investigator
Core
Lead a team of investigators conducting forensic investigations into violent, suspicious, and unexpected natural deaths to determine cause and manner of death.
Role type
Senior IC medicolegal death investigator (lead)
Builds
Death certificates, autopsy reports, and expert testimony for the City and County of Denver
Domain
Public health / Forensic medicine / Law enforcement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
medicolegal death investigation, staff supervision, shift oversight, case review, training and mentoring, community outreach, emergency response coordination
Preferred skills
previous supervisory experience, ability to provide dignity in stressful situations, empathy, attention to detail, flexibility, patience, calmness under pressure
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Perform lead work over Medicolegal Death Investigators regarding reportable deaths; communicate investigation details to Medical Examiners; assist supervisor with duties; provide staff supervision; oversee shifts and review cases; conduct training and mentorship; orchestrate investigative internship program; represent department in community outreach; participate in emergency preparedness and response teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties