Deputy Medical Examiner

Kenosha County is seeking a full-time Deputy Medical Examiner to serve on the second shift. The mission of the Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office is to ensure that death investigations are conducted in an efficient, thorough, and professional manner while providing the highest level of sensitivity and compassion to surviving loved ones during their time of grief.

The 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 comprehensive written reports documenting investigative findings. This position reports to the Medical Examiner and the Chief Deputy Medical Examiner.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Overtime and/or on-call hours may be assigned based on operational needs. An on-site response within 60 minutes of notification is required during on-call periods.

2026 Hiring Range: $27.54 – $31.29 per hour

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to reported death scenes and conduct thorough, skilled investigations
• Determine whether a death falls under the Medical Examiner’s jurisdiction in accordance with WI Statutes Chapter 979
• Maintain availability by telephone during designated on‑call hours
• Prepare human remains for safe and respectful transport from the scene
• Communicate effectively with emergency personnel and law enforcement to obtain accurate and comprehensive information regarding death circumstances
• Communicate compassionately and professionally 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 individuals
• Communicate effectively with funeral directors and funeral home personnel
• Maintain a professional appearance and communicate clearly in both verbal and written form
• Document death investigations by submitting clear, accurate, objective, and timely reports in the designated web‑based records management system
• Ensure that next‑of‑kin are notified of the death in a timely and appropriate manner
• Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills through continuing education, training programs, and relevant coursework
• 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 scene and case information and uploading documents, postmortem examination results, digital photographs, and other relevant documentation into the Medical Examiner database
• Coordinate forensic autopsies by arranging for contracted providers, decedent transport, and tissue donation when appropriate
• Comply with all policies and procedures established by the Office of the Medical Examiner and Kenosha County
• Maintain ongoing communication with Medical Examiner staff to ensure continuity and accuracy of case information
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Examiner and/or Chief Deputy Medical Examiner

Success Factors

• Knowledge – Demonstrates familiarity with Kenosha County geography; principles and practices of public administration; and applicable laws, codes, and regulations related to public health and medical examiner operations.
• Skills – Exhibits strong interpersonal communication skills to interact courteously and effectively with employees, partner agencies, and the public; shows proficiency in organization and investigative practices, including utilizing multiple resources to locate next of kin and conducting respectful, lawful searches of a decedent’s residence for relevant information.
• Abilities – Upholds the integrity of public service and acts as a trusted…