City and County of Honolulu
MEDICOLEGAL INVESTIGATOR I (SR-18) [1 vacancy]
City and County of Honolulu, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
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.
Special Working Conditions
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:
Medicolegal Investigator I (SR-18) - $4,590
Medicolegal Investigator II (SR-20) - $4,961
Medicolegal Investigator III (SR-22) - $5,369
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. 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 the specified fields.
Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. You may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education. If available, please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) to your application.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT : Current, valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.
Examination Process Your application will be evaluated based on education and experience. The evaluation weights are:
Education and Experience Evaluation - 100%
Application Deadline Applications must be submitted by
October 25, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST)
to be accepted.
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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.
Special Working Conditions
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:
Medicolegal Investigator I (SR-18) - $4,590
Medicolegal Investigator II (SR-20) - $4,961
Medicolegal Investigator III (SR-22) - $5,369
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. 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 the specified fields.
Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. You may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education. If available, please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) to your application.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT : Current, valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.
Examination Process Your application will be evaluated based on education and experience. The evaluation weights are:
Education and Experience Evaluation - 100%
Application Deadline Applications must be submitted by
October 25, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST)
to be accepted.
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