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To thrive in psychological autopsy work, you need a strong background in psychology or psychiatry, excellent analytical skills, and experience with case evaluation, often requiring at least a master's degree and professional licensure. Familiarity with structured interview protocols, psychological assessment tools, and forensic documentation systems is critical. Compassion, discretion, and effective communication are vital soft skills when interacting with families and multi-disciplinary teams. These competencies ensure thorough, sensitive investigations that contribute to understanding the psychological factors leading to an individual's death.

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Psychological autopsies are typically performed by trained mental health professionals such as psychologists, psychiatrists, or forensic experts. These professionals analyze psychological, medical, and social data to determine factors contributing to a person's death, often working in forensic or clinical settings. Certification or specialized training in forensic psychology or psychiatry is usually required for conducting these assessments.
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Infographic showing various Psychological Autopsy job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $67,697 per year, or $32.5 per hour.

0000000250.INVESTIGATOR II (SENIOR).DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Dallas County

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Dallas County (Texas) rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

484th of 846 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Provides support and expertise to the Assistant District Attorney in investigating moderate to complex level cases and cases requiring special skills.
Management Scope: May train and/or supervise staff.

Education, Experience and Training:
Must have passed a general educational development (GED) or hold a high school diploma. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a job related field of study. Two (2) years peace officer experience, OR Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate from T.C.L.E.O.S.E. and no experience.
Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must be a Certified Peace Officer and proficient in the use of a firearm. Knowledgeable of investigative techniques and ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with a diverse group of individuals. Skilled at applying interviewing techniques while assisting the prosecutors in adverse or hostile conditions. Must pass criminal background investigation. This position may require successful completion of a polygraph exam, psychological exam, physical exam and extensive background investigation and is subject to random, unannounced drug/alcohol testing.
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Standard office environment 50% of the time with the remainder of time spent in a typical law enforcement street environment.

"Must have successfully maintained all State of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE) certification as an Intermediate Peace Officer and be proficient in the use of a firearm."

1. Assists the Assistant District Attorney in gathering pertinent data, identifying significant factors and recognizing solutions for moderate to complex or specialized cases.
2. Locates and develops evidence to assist in plea negotiations.
3. Works independently in planning and organizing work as part of a trial or section and in preparing cases for disposition.
4. Assists in reconstructing events, sequences, and time elements in preparation of criminal cases.
5. Locates, interviews, and notifies witnesses of trial dates by means of serving subpoenas, summons, and writs, and/or making arrests and coordinates transportation and lodging of trial witnesses, and checks background of witnesses that may be used during trial.
6. Collects and prepares physical evidence for trial and reviews various reports such as medical autopsy and forensic reports as part of the investigative process.
7. Assists the Assistant District Attorney during the jury selection and trial phases.
8. Trains Level I investigators and/or Legal Assistants; and acts as lead when more than one Investigator is required
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

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