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On- Call Deputy Medical Examiner

Adams County, WI

Friendship, WI • On-site

$27.19/hr

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Salary: $27.19 Hourly
Location : 401 Adams St., Friendship, WI
Job Type: On-Call
Job Number: 30-2026
Department: Medical Examiner
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Description
Under the supervision of the Medical Examiner, investigates and reports on the cause and manner of deaths, including the gathering of physical evidence, interviewing, assisting in post-mortem examinations; determines if a case falls under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner's Office; and performs related work as required.
Examples of Duties
The following duties are illustrative, and the person holding this position may be required to perform other duties of a similar nature or otherwise related to the position.
  1. Investigate death scenes to determine cause and manner of deaths in accordance with Wisconsin State Statutes.
  2. Examines evidence at the scene to establish an initial assessment of the cause and manner of death as natural, suicide, homicidal, accidental, or undetermined.
  3. Assists in the identification of the decedent by examining the body and the scene of the death.
  4. Collects and preserves physical evidence in accordance with the established chain of custody procedures.
  5. Notifies the next of kin personally or in conjunction with law enforcement, judicial agencies, of pastoral services.
  6. Supervises the removal of the body from the scene, including transporting to the appropriate post-mortem facility.
  7. Conducts medical and social history data collection on cases from hospital personnel, health care personnel, families, friends, neighbors, and other sources.
  8. Testifies in civil and criminal cases on the results of investigations and other expert information
  9. Prepares and issues death certificates, disinterment permits, cremation permits, embalming permits, medical record requests, subpoenas, and other legally binding documents.
  10. Photograph, fingerprint, collect toxicology samples, gather DNA samples and other forensic evidence from the body.
  11. Establishes and maintains effective working and public relations with various local, county and state law enforcement agencies, federal officers, correctional officers, county departments and the public.
  12. Assists at autopsies and subsequent cleaning and restocking of supplies.
  13. Handle the administrative duties of the office in the absence of the Medical Examiner. These duties include, but are not limited to: Accounts payable, accounts receivable, attend PS&J Committee meetings as required; serve civil process upon the Sheriff; case management; monthly reports; personnel scheduling.
  14. Performs other duties as required.

Essential Qualifications
  1. Requires a combination of training and experience equivalent to at least an Associate Degree in Police Science, OR
  2. Related field and two years experience either performing criminal or civil investigations, including writing investigative reports.
  3. Requires a medical background trained to at least the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic level or similar training and two years of medical field experience.
  4. Familiarity with exposure control plans and appropriate personal protective equipment including safe needle practices.
  5. Considerable knowledge of Wisconsin State Statute 979, concerning the investigation of deaths
  6. Considerable knowledge of Wisconsin State Statute 69, concerning the reporting and recording of deaths
  7. Considerable knowledge of causes and manners of death and their manifestations with regard to the body, the scene, medical social history, and forensics
  8. Considerable knowledge of investigative techniques, principles, and practices used in the investigation of deaths including the American Board of Medical Legal Death Investigators and the 1999 Death Investigation guidelines as published by the National Institutes of Justice
  9. Considerable knowledge of the morphological aspects of the causes of death with special attention to necropsy
  10. Working knowledge of medical terminology and medicine as it pertains to death and varying forms of trauma
  11. Working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology sufficient to gather blood and other bodily fluids as evidence
  12. Ability to effectively communicate with physicians and other licensed health care providers
  13. Ability to communicate with survivors of the decedent
  14. Ability to communicate investigative results in a court of law
  15. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other public agencies and the general public
  16. Ability to interpret a death scene, identify items of evidence and assess the condition of the body
  17. Ability to take proper photographs of scene, body, and evidence for documentation
  18. Ability to physically remove a body from the scene and transport or supervise the transport of the body to a proper facility including, but not limited to the morgue, and ensuring the preservation of evidence.
  19. Ability to prepare and present accurate, objective, and thorough reports.
  20. Oral and written skills are essential
  21. Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver's License
  22. Ability to drive County-owned vehicles
  23. Access to reliable personal motor vehicle transportation
  24. Must be available to work on-call shifts, as scheduled, including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
  25. Must maintain auto liability insurance.
  26. Must be bondable.
  27. Random drug testing required.

Must be available to work evenings, holidays, and weekends; and able to work on-call for twelve-hour shifts. Must maintain auto liability insurance and must be bondable. The position is paid $1.75 per hour for on-call during the week and $2.25 per hour during weekends and holidays.
This position requires frequent bending, lifting, twisting, stretching, squatting, sitting, standing, and walking. You must have excellent visual acuity and be able to hear normal conversations. Must be able to communicate orally in a clear and concise manner. Must have the good manual dexterity of hands and fingers and must be able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 30 pounds with a moving cart or device. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens is considered high for this position.
Benefits are generally not provided for this position, except those that are required by law.
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Have you read the complete job description and do you verify that you meet the minimum qualifications listed?
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Are you at least 18 years of age?
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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
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  • No

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Do you possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license?
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If hired, do you have the ability to provide proof of automobile insurance?
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Due to the duties of this position, you must be bondable; meaning you must be able to pass a surety background check and a criminal background check. Are you bondable?
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What software programs are you PROFICIENT in?
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Do you have an Associate's Degree in Police Science or a related field and two years of experience performing criminal or civil investigations? Please explain.
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Do you have a medical background trained to at least the EMT - Basic level or similar training? Please explain.
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Do you possess at least two years of medical field experience?
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Do you have two years of experience performing criminal or civil investigations, including writing investigative reports?
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Do you possess a thorough understanding of investigative techniques used in the investigation of death?
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Are you able to work extended shifts or emergency situations, including evening, night, weekend, and holiday hours?
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Do you understand that the position for which you are applying is considered "On-call" which means it is for 'as needed' to fill in as calls are received?
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Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence?
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
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Will you grant Adams County the authority to do a complete and thorough background check including personal and professional references, education, and employment?
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