Medical Examiner Investigator

**Dubuque County**

1 Positions

ID: 2025-00098

Posted On 07/01/2026

**Job Overview**

**Description**

Under the general supervision of the Medical Examiner Investigator Coordinator, the Medical Examiner Investigator conducts investigations related to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Performs routine death scene investigations, collects evidence, assists the Medical Examiner, and ensures compliance with state and local medicolegal procedures. Duties include field investigations, documentation, communication with law enforcement and families, and participation in autopsy-related tasks.

**Job Duties**

+ Performs routine investigations and acts as representative of the Medical Examiner to determine when investigator and/or Medical Examiner presence is required at scenes of death.
+ Handles bodies appropriately to ensure evidence preservation, personal safety, and respect...