Field Investigator – Paid On-Call

Anoka County

. Assist forensic pathologists by performing death scene investigations .

Posted 9/23/2026part-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 evidence collection, documentation, and communication with various stakeholders. Capable of maintaining confidentiality while managing multiple activities in high-pressure environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Death Scene InvestigationEvidence CollectionCommunication with Law EnforcementConfidentiality MaintenancePhysical Activity Tolerance

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Hard Skills

Body InspectionPhotographic DocumentationCause and Manner of Death DeterminationChain of Custody MaintenanceDemographic and Medical History Collection

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsLeadership and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Forensic PathologyAutopsyPublic Safety AgenciesCriminal Background CheckDrug Screen

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist forensic pathologists by performing death scene investigations
Respond to death scenes in a timely manner, often on an on-call basis
Perform detailed inspection and photograph the body and surrounding area
Make presumptive identification and facilitate positive identification
Obtain demographic, medical, and social history through interviews with families, medical staff, neighbors, friends, and physicians
Make preliminary determinations regarding cause and manner of death
Determine whether forensic autopsy is warranted and confer with the pathologist as needed
Assess body position, weapon position, wound types, postmortem changes, and consistency with reported history
Secure the decedent’s private property before leaving the scene
Document scenes and circumstances through photographs, sketches, and concise written reports
Collect, inventory, and package property/evidence while maintaining chain of custody
Coordinate with law enforcement and other investigative agencies
Maintain strict confidentiality
Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned
Travel occasionally to other county work sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of job-related experience
In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for business use
Candidates must currently reside within one hour of the county listed or be willing to relocate within three weeks of hire
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Demonstrated skill and ability to investigate, collect, interpret and report information regarding death scenes and medical history
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with grieving/highly distraught individuals, medical community, law enforcement, public safety agencies, funeral homes, and community
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple activities while maintaining a high degree of precision
Ability to perform required physical activities, including regular lifting of 100 lbs. or more and occasionally pushing carts weighing over 300 lbs.
Ability to work in laboratory or morgue environments and indoor/outdoor field sites
Ability to tolerate exposure to bodily fluids, infectious agents, radiation, toxic or caustic chemicals, and other hazards
Successful completion of applicable pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and/or other qualification checks

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