Field Investigator – Multiple Counties

Anoka County

. Assist forensic pathologists by performing death scene investigations .

Posted 10/23/2026part-timeMinnesota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $3 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in death scene investigations, including the ability to perform detailed inspections, document findings, and communicate effectively with grieving families. Proficient in maintaining chain of custody for evidence and coordinating with law enforcement agencies.

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Death Scene InvestigationForensic PhotographyCause and Manner of Death DeterminationChain of Custody ManagementCompassionate Communication

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Hard Skills

Death Scene InspectionPresumptive IdentificationMedical and Social History CollectionReport PreparationEvidence PackagingBody AssessmentWound AssessmentPostmortem AnalysisPhotographyPhysical Activity Tolerance

Soft Skills

Compassionate CommunicationLeadershipCoachingOrganizational SkillsProfessionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Forensic PathologyDeath InvestigationLaw Enforcement CoordinationConfidentialityOn-Call Response

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist forensic pathologists by performing death scene investigations
Respond to unexpected deaths and inspect and photograph bodies and surrounding areas
Communicate with and notify next of kin compassionately and professionally
Make presumptive identifications and facilitate positive identification
Obtain demographic, medical, and social histories through interviews with relevant individuals
Make preliminary determinations of cause and manner of death
Determine whether forensic autopsy is warranted and assume or decline jurisdiction
Confer with forensic pathologists as needed
Assess body, weapon, wound, and postmortem factors for consistency with the scene and reported history
Secure the decedent’s private property before leaving the death scene
Photograph and document scenes and circumstances
Prepare written investigation reports, including photos and sketches as needed
Collect, inventory, package, and maintain chain of custody for property and evidence
Coordinate with law enforcement and other investigative agencies at scenes
Maintain confidentiality
Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate groups as assigned
Travel occasionally to other county work sites and between work sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of job-related experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis
Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for business use
Candidates must currently reside within one hour of one of the listed counties
Ability to respond to death scenes in a timely manner, often on an on-call basis
Ability to perform detailed death scene inspection and photography
Ability to communicate compassionately and professionally with next of kin and grieving individuals
Ability to presumptively identify decedents and facilitate positive identification
Ability to obtain medical and social histories through interviews
Ability to make preliminary determinations regarding cause and manner of death and determine whether forensic autopsy is warranted
Ability to assess body position, weapon position, wound types, postmortem changes, and scene consistency
Ability to photograph and accurately document scenes and circumstances
Ability to prepare concise, thorough written reports with photos and sketches as needed
Ability to collect, inventory, package, and maintain chain of custody for property/evidence
Ability to coordinate professionally with law enforcement and investigative agencies
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to organize and manage multiple activities with precision
Ability to perform required physical activities, including lifting 100 lbs. or more and occasionally pushing carts over 300 lbs.
Ability to tolerate exposure to bodily fluids, infectious agents, radiation, toxic or caustic chemicals, and other hazards
Successful completion of required pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and/or other qualification checks may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

$100.00 per scene/investigation
$20.00 per hour for planned trainings, meetings or other additional authorized time
Mileage reimbursement per IRS guidelines
Advancement/professional development opportunities
Work-life balance