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LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT is accepting applications for a part-time, Medico-legal Investigator to work at the Coroner’s Office located in Raceland. Forensic medical investigator working under the direction of the Chief Medico-legal Investigator and performing duties as investigator. High school diploma or equivalent with some investigative experience in the medical, legal, law enforcement, insurance or mortuary field, or a closely related field; or an Associate of Arts degree in one of the above areas. Responsibilities include but not limited to: responding initially to calls involving reportedly natural deaths; investigation of the death scene including clothing, articles, photography of the scene and body location, sketches, elicits pertinent past and present history from persons associated with deceased and makes preliminary examination of body aiding in the Coroner determining cause and manner of death. Also transporting deceased to morgue, cataloguing and filing all related evidence. Sufficient strength, physical and emotional stability to work under adverse conditions is mandatory. Annual salary is $12,000-$15,000 dependent on qualifications and experience. Must have valid LA Driver’s license. Applications accepted at the Lafourche Government Complex, 402 Green St., Thibodaux, the old Wal-Mart Building, 4876 Hwy. 1, Matthews or the Galliano Annex, 101 W. 112th St., Galliano. Deadline for applications is July 13, 2009 by 5:00 pm. Resumes received without applications will not be considered. Applications can also be found at www.lafourchegov.org. EOE/ADA |