FORENSIC ATTENDANT

Type Of Recruitment: OPEN COMPETITIVE
- EMERGENCY Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:00 AM, Pacific Time (PT). Applications will be accepted from November 12, 2024, at 8:00am PT and will remain open until the needs of the Department are met. The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. The Department of Medical Examiner is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Forensic Attendant vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Forensic Attendant. Drives a County vehicle to locations throughout the County to recover and transport bodies, specimens, or records from hospitals, nursing home, or other death scenes to the Medical Examiner's facility. Keeps vehicle stocked with gurneys, stretchers, straps, sheets, and necessary supplies. Recovers, lifts, and transports bodies to Department of Medical Examiner or other facilities. Receives and processes bodies into Department of Medical Examiner facilities; Collects and preserves physical and medical evidence. Performs case related data entry to Medical Examiner's computer system; writes receipts for bodies, clothing, personal property, and evidence; fingerprints bodies in accordance with departmental standards. Cleans autopsy room and sterilizes instruments and equipment; Assist the Medical Examiner Investigators in physical recovery and lifting of decedents bodies, as needed Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma -AND
- One (1) year of experience in a hospital, morgue or ambulance service moving or transporting patients or decedents. A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. One year of experience as an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professional, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Mortuary Removal Specialist. and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. Perform a variety of physically demanding activities, such as frequent lifting and moving of decedents and heavy equipment, climbing down rocky cliffs, carrying a piece of equipment up steep hills, or removing corpses from the ocean. Work ANY shift, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Work overtime in order to meet the legal requirements and/or departmental needs associated with death investigations. Drive 75-100 miles one-way using a County vehicle or personal vehicle to various death scenes throughout the County of Los Angeles (mileage reimbursement is provided by the County). Assist in the physical recovery, packaging, lifting, and moving of decedents’ bodies including infants, children and bodies that may be fragmented, burned and/or in advanced stages of decomposition. Work in death scenes that present a variety of difficult environmental challenges, such as strong odors, extreme temperatures, dilapidated living conditions, and/or rugged terrain. Candidates selected for appointment will be extended an offer of employment that is conditional upon the results of a background investigation, physical ability test, psychological evaluation, and medical screening. EXAM CONTENT Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. Application & Filing Information Applications must be filed online only. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the [time & date] deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Anti-Racism, Diversity, And Inclusion (ARDI) The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities