JOB REQUIREMENTS: Kenosha County is seeking an on-call Deputy Medical
Examiner. The mission of the Kenosha County Medical Examiner\'s Office
is to ensure that death investigations are carried out in an expeditious
and professional manner, while providing the highest level of
sensitivity and compassion to the surviving loved ones during their time
of grief. Primary functions of this position are to investigate the
medically relevant circumstances surrounding deaths reported to the
Medical Examiner\'s Office in Kenosha County, and to prepare written
reports documenting the investigative findings. This position reports to
the Medical Examiner and the Chief Deputy Medical Examiner. Duties
include: Respond to scenes of reported deaths and perform a skilled
investigation Determine whether a death is within the Medical
Examiner\'s jurisdiction and requires an investigation in accordance
with WI Statutes Chapter 979 Maintain availability by telephone during
on-call hours Prepare human remains for transport from a scene
Communicate effectively with emergency personnel and law enforcement
investigators in order to obtain accurate and comprehensive information
regarding the circumstances surrounding a death Communicate effectively
and compassionately with the decedent\'s loved ones and other witnesses
Obtain the decedent\'s medical and social history from physicians,
medical records, emergency personnel, relatives, witnesses, police, and
other involved persons Communicate effectively with funeral directors
and funeral home personnel Speak and write in a professional manner;
maintain a professional appearance Submit clear, accurate, and objective
reports for all death investigations in a timely manner, using a
computerized web-based records management system and adhering to the
prescribed format Ensure that the next-of-kin is notified of the death
Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills by attending
continuing education seminars, training programs, and appropriate
courses Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Examiner and/or
Chief Deputy Medical Examiner Perform and document post-mortem
examinations under the direction of the Medical Examiner and/or Chief
Deputy Medical Examiner Maintain the electronic death investigation
record by entering all available information regarding scene and case
investigation, uploading documents such as postmortem examination,
digital photographs, and all other documents pertaining to each death
case, into the Medical Examiner database Make arrangements for forensic
autopsy with the contracted provider; for transport of the decedent; and
for tissue donation (when appropriate) when an autopsy is to be ordered
Comply with policies and procedures established by the Medical
Examiner\'s Office and Kenosha County Maintain communication with the
Medical Examiner staff Perform other duties as assigned and appropriate
This position is part-time as per a monthly on-call schedule, with no
benefits. The on-call schedule includes primarily nights, weekends
(Friday, Saturday, Sunday), and holidays. The on-site required response
time is within 60 minutes of the time of call/notification. Employees in
this position must provide a minimum of 24 hours of availability each
month. While this availability is required for scheduling purposes,
staff are not typically scheduled for the full 24 hours. **
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Minimum of three years
of experience in law enforcement, as a first responder (e.g.,
firefighter, EMT), a licensed or certified nurse, or a medical care
provider Success Factors Knowledge of Kenosha County geography Knowledge
of principles and practices of public administration Knowledge of laws,
codes, and regulations pertaining to public health Skill in
interpersonal communication to deal courteously and effectively with
other employees and the public Skill in organization Skill in
investigation- using multiple resources to locate next of kin and
searching decedent\'s home for clues Ability to act as the guardian of
the public and trust Ability to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of
modern medical examiner principles, procedures, techniques, and
equipment Ability to speak effectively to individuals and groups Ability
to comprehend, process, and apply both verbal and written skills Ability
to maintain confidentiality Ability to use resources effectively and
efficiently Ability to operate a computer with proficiency, including
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Ability to work independently Ability
to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment Other Job
Requirements Must have reliable transportation to respond to the Medical
Examiner\'s Office to retrieve the response vehicle Must have internet
access Physical Demands The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The position involves heavy physical demands, such
as exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds
of force frequently. May be required to climb or balance; reach with
hands and arms; sit; stand; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk and hear; use
hands to handle or feel Will frequently work in an outdoor environment
with exposure to weather-related heat and cold, rain, wind, and other
elements May be exposed to extreme cold (not weather-related), criminal
suspects, or prison inmates May occasionally be required to lift/move
over 60 pounds Work Environment/Conditions The work environment and
exposures described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee in this
position will have frequent exposures to individuals who are rude or
irate, communicable diseases, bodily fluids (blood, urine, etc.), and
infectious waste. There will be occasional exposure to individuals with
known violent backgrounds, outdoor environments, street environments,
clinical health care environments, funeral home/morgue/embalming rooms,
fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals, substances
waste. ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: To see the complete
job description and to apply for this position, please visit our
website, www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and click the \"View Open Jobs\"
button. Must be submitted no later than Thursday, September 24, 2026, at
12:00 noon. Apply Online: www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs
