Investigator Trainee – Bergen County Medical Examiner Office, Department of Public Safety

Organizational Overview:

The Bergen County Medical Examiner Office (BCMEO) investigates all deaths referred to the County of Bergen by law enforcement or hospitals and to assess forensic considerations and to prepare a Report of Investigation by Medical Examiner (RIME) on each case to reflect the extent of jurisdiction.

Job Description:           

This employment opportunity is to serve as Investigator Trainee.  Under close supervision of a Supervisor of Investigations, or other supervisory official as a trainee and productive worker, learns to conduct routine office and/or field duties to investigate alleged non-compliance with statutes and regulations; gather information to review claims; evaluate cases, or prepare reports; does other related duties.

Job Responsibilities:          

  • Learns to conduct investigations and gather information.
  • Learns to review and evaluate information needed to review cases or settle claims.
  • Learns to gather and organize data and present findings.
  • Learns to review reports and other documents relevant to investigation or enforcement regulations.
  • Learns to participate in joint investigations.
  • Learns to and assists in the preparation, issuance and execution of legal and other documents.
  • Learns to prepare answers to complaints and inquiries by correspondence, telephone or in person.
  • Learns to prepare reports of investigational activities containing facts, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • Learns to research files and gather data to secure, preserve and record evidence which may include the use of cameras, radios and other investigative equipment.
  • Learns to investigate complaints pertaining to the administration or enforcement activities of the agency of assignment.
  • Learns to prepare documents for review and further processing.
  • Maintains the necessary and essential records and files in the administration of duties and assignments.

Schedule:

  • Full time (40 hours/week).  
  • Evenings, weekends and holidays are required

Education Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or Nursing.

Other Requirements:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
  • Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey which is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

What we offer:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Enrollment into the state pension system
  • Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

Salary: $48,600 / per annum

Please send resume and employment application to resume@bergencountynj.gov – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

The County of Bergen complies with the New Jersey First Act. An employee’s primary residence must be within the State of New Jersey, or the employee will have 365 days (1 Year) from their date of hire to satisfy the requirement of principal residency.