Under the direction of the Clinton County Medical Examiner and Clinton County Emergency Management Agency, performs work of considerable difficulty in conducting the investigation of deaths that affect the public interest as identified in Iowa Code, Chapter 331.802. Operates under the medical license of the Clinton County Medical Examiner, who is appointed by Clinton County per Iowa law. The Medical Examiner and Deputy Medical Examiner direct all aspects of the investigation of unexpected deaths. Clinton County Emergency Management directs all aspects related to the employment of MEIs as Clinton County employees. MEIs will typically be able to engage in most personal activities while on-call as an Investigator. Clinton County investigates up to 175 cases per year. Typical operational tempo is 0 to 1 calls per day, with periodic spikes in activity. Overnight availability preferred.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.



Other duties may be required and assigned.

Receive calls reporting deaths from Clinton County Communications and handle those calls according to established policies and procedures as outlined in the State ME’s County Medical Examiner’s Handbook and County Medical Examiner’s policies.
Investigate the cause and manner of death consistent with state statute, which may include visiting the death scene, drawing diagrams, taking photographs, and interviewing witnesses, family members, primary care physicians, law enforcement, or other pertinent individuals to obtain information about the circumstances surrounding the death.
Examine evidence at the scene to establish an initial assessment of the cause and manner of death.
Investigate death scenes in person where an individual of any age died under violent, sudden, or unexpected circumstances.
Collect and preserve physical evidence in accordance with the established chain of

📌 Medical Examiner Investigator (Jabalpur)
🏢 Clinton County, Iowa
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