MEDICOLEGAL INVESTIGATOR I (SR-18) [1 vacancy]
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- Position Information
- Join Our Team as a Medicolegal Investigator – Make a Real Impact in Uncovering the Truth
Are you detail-oriented, curious, and committed to helping bring clarity to challenging situations? The Department of the Medical Examiner is seeking to fill a Medicolegal Investigator I position in Honolulu. As a Medicolegal Investigator I, you will play a vital role in investigating deaths that are accidental, unexplained, or unattended, helping to uncover the facts and provide answers to families and the community. This entry-level position is perfect for someone eager to learn and grow in a hands-on investigative environment.
What You Will Do:- Learn and assist with medicolegal death investigations under experienced investigators.
- Help gather evidence by attending scenes, photographing, and interviewing witnesses.
- Assist in identifying deceased individuals and recovering their personal belongings.
- Review medical records and prepare clear reports on your findings.
- Exposure to challenging scenes including sights and odors related to death investigations.
- Work may involve irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Career Progression
The expectation for any Medicolegal Investigator I in the Department of the Medical Examiner is to learn and progress upward to higher Medicolegal Investigator levels. A Medicolegal Investigator may progress up the career ladder and/or qualify for other higher level positions with satisfactory work experience and demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills.
The career progression is as follows:Class Title Current Pay Medicolegal Investigator I (SR-18) $4,590 Medicolegal Investigator II (SR-20) $4,961 Medicolegal Investigator III (SR-22) $5,369
If interested, apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral for further consideration for the current vacancy, as well as future vacancies with this job title. - Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted by October 25, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
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Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.- Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four year college or university with a bachelor's degree in forensic science, biological science, nursing, allied health, criminal justice, or a directly related field.
Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree in forensic science, biological science, nursing, allied health, criminal justice, or a directly related field.The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement. If available, please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Current, valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.- Examination Process
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%
- $4,590/month
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