Job Description

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Duties

This position will require the incumbent to assist detectives in multiple ways including but not limited to:

• Physically respond to death scenes to determine if the death is natural, accidental, a suicide, or criminal in nature.
• These scenes will include fentanyl overdose deaths, suicides by weapon or other means, and accidental deaths such as drowning or electrocution.
• Work in conjunction with Violent Crimes Detectives, Medical Examiners Office, and area hospitals.
• Gather facts regarding death from Patrol Officers and determine if a response is needed.
• Inspect the body and the scene of the death, to determine if it is natural, accidental, suicide, or a homicide.
• Obtains pertinent information from witnesses and family members.
• Confirms identity of the decedent.
• Collects and preserves any associated evidence.
• Makes Next of Kin death notifications.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of related investigation experience.

Preferences:

• Five or more years of public safety experience or Federal Law Enforcement
• Three or more years of death investigations
• Working knowledge of laws and standards of the Prince William County Police Department
• The ability to access and utilize NCIC/VCIN
• Medicolegal Death Investigations Certifications
• A valid driver's license

Special Requirements:

• All applicants considered for hire by the Prince William County Police Department are subject to a Polygraph Examination and a thorough Background Investigation.

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