Medicolegal Death Investigator

Summary

Conducts medical-legal death investigations for a Medical Examiner.

Examples of Work

Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description. These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.

• Investigates events surrounding the death of an individual under the authority of Chapter 406, Florida Statutes.
• Reports events surrounding the death of an individual under the authority of Chapter 406, Florida Statutes
  Assists Medical Examiners in the performance of autopsy.
• Prepares required forms and assists with records maintenance.
• Provides follow-up communications with families, funeral homes, and other interested parties on the progress of investigations.

Education and Experience

A high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Licensure and Certification

Certification from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators preferred.

Supervision

None

To see common career pathways for each position at the University of Florida please visit the Career Paths section of the UFHR website.