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<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Summary</h2></div>
<div>Whatcom County Medical Examiner's Office is currently recruiting for a Medicolegal Death Investigator II. This position is primarily responsible for investigating deaths that come under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner&rsquo;s Office. 
 
Essential duties include: 
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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of medicolegal death investigative techniques and protocols. 
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As assigned, assists in the planning and development of work schedule and staffing levels for assigned area. Participates in the selection of new employees, as assigned. Provides on- the-job training and initial orientation and training for staff. Assists with the development and implementation of cost- effective measures and uses resource and technology effectively to increase productivity. 
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Receives notification of deaths, determines jurisdiction within the Medical Examiner's Office standard guidelines. 
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Responds to investigate death; photographs the scene and decedent; conducts visual inspection of the decedent and makes notes of the condition of the body; collects and reviews medical records and demographic information that is pertinent to cause and manner of death. 
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Gathers, secures and transports human remains; collects, preserves and transports evidence relevant to the cause and manner of death from death scenes and autopsies. 
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Locates and notifies next-of-kin; collects, secures and releases personal property to next-of-kin; releases human remains to funeral homes. Transfers evidence via chain-of-custody to law enforcement agencies. 
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Writes complete, accurate and comprehensive statements of investigation, describing the scene and circumstances of death to assist the Medical Examiner in the determination of cause and manner of death. 
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Answers phones, performs data entry and routine office functions, maintains logs and records of work performed, works with bereaved families with respect and compassion, provides courteous, high quality service to members of the public and co-workers. 
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May be required to provide testimony in court. 
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Sets up in advance of autopsies, prepares room, selects instruments, sets up scale and specimen containers; after autopsy cleans room, instruments, equipment and containers. 
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Prepares decedents for autopsy, including obtaining weights and measurements, fingerprints, photographs and radiographs. 
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Assists with examinations as assigned, including but not limited to performing eviscerations, collecting and preserving toxicology samples and evidence, maintains detailed records, sutures and cleans body for release.</li></ul> 

For more information please see the Job description for Medicolegal Death Investigator II 
 
Salary Range: MCBA - Range 180.0 
2026: $35.21 - $50.64 
 
Hiring rate depends on qualifications. Hiring rate typically is limited to entry to mid of the posted salary range (posted above), subject to required approvals. This position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).</div> 

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h2></div>
<div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree with coursework in biology, anatomy, and/or or physiology</li><li>
5 years of experience working as an autopsy technician, or in death investigations, or work that is directly related to conducting medicolegal investigations for a medical examiner or coroner&rsquo;s office. 
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Associate&rsquo;s degree with course work in biology, anatomy, and/or physiology</li><li>
6 years related experience as specified above.</li></ul> 
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Knowledge and experience with digital photography required.</li>
Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) preferred at time of hire; required within two (2) years of hire date. 
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At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein. 
Special Requirements:<ul><li>
Driving record that meets County standards.</li><li>
Possess a valid driver's license at time of hire and throughout employment.</li><li>
Must be eligible and able to enter Canada at time of hire and throughout employment.</li></ul><div></div>
Distinguish yourself in public service and make a commitment to our future.
 Whatcom County, WA is truly special and a great place to call home!</div></div></div>

Medicolegal Death Investigator II

JOB
 Whatcom County Superior Court is seeking a skilled and reliable Court Reporter to join our team. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate, real-time records of court proceedings and ensuring timely transcript delivery in accordance with legal requirements. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, maintain professionalism in the courtroom, and possess strong technical and communication skills.Whatcom County Superior Court is an independent branch of government and personnel employed under the judicial branch of government. The positions are in accordance with GR 29. Under GR 29, the Presiding Judge is responsible for the daily operations of the Court, which includes working conditions, hiring, discipline, and termination decisions.Key Duties Include: Attend court proceedings and produce accurate, real-time verbatim transcriptsProvide transcripts and rough drafts to judges as neededMaintain stenographic equipment, records, and databases in compliance with legal standardsCollaborate with coworkers to ensure complete and consistent case recordsRespond to inquiries from court staff, legal professionals, and the publicMeet required deadlines for transcript preparationStay current on court reporting practices and maintain necessary certificationsSupervisor: Superior Court JudgesHours of Work: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM Visit the Court Reporter job description to view more details about this specific job.Salary Range: Unrepresented- Range 801Hiring rate depends on qualifications. This position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 Must possess and maintain Washington State Certified Court Reporter (CCR) certificationRegistered Professional Reporter (RPR) or Registered Skilled Reporter (RSR) certification through NCRACriminal justice background check must meet County criteriaMust pass job-related testingEmployee must provide and maintain court reporting and transcription equipment at own expenseDistinguish yourself in public service and make a commitment to our future. Whatcom County, WA is truly special and a great place to call home!

Whatcom County Superior Court - Court Reporter

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