Medical Legal Death Investigator
Responsibilities
The Medical-Legal Death Investigation Supervisor plays a vital leadership role at the intersection of public health, public safety, and justice in Lane County. This position is responsible for supervising and supporting the medical-legal death investigation team while also having the ability to occasionally perform complex death investigations involving traumatic, suspicious, unattended or unexplained deaths.
This team is not a desk-only group. Our MLDI’s are responsible for 24/7 response to death scenes, coordinating with law enforcement, medical providers, the State Medical Examiner, and the District Attorney’s Office, while ensuring investigations are conducted with accuracy, integrity, and compassion. The work directly supports grieving families, informs legal and public health decisions, and upholds the community’s trust in local government.
As the supervisor, you will guide and mentor professional death investigators, set investigative priorities, ensure compliance with Oregon statutes and professional standards, and continually improve investigative practices, documentation, and service delivery. You will also serve as a key liaison with community partners and internal stakeholders, helping ensure clear communication, cultural awareness, and professionalism in some of the County’s most sensitive work. This position is also responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the unit’s employees and operations.
This role is ideal for an experienced medical-legal death investigator or forensic professional with proven leadership skills. We are looking for an established supervisor who values hands-on work, team development, and public service, familiarity with unionized work environments is a plus. If you are motivated by purpose, capable of navigating high-stakes situations with calm and clarity and committed to serving the community with dignity and accountability, we encourage you to apply.
About the Division:
Christopher J. Parosa is Lane County's elected district attorney. His office is responsible for the prosecution of all crimes in Lane County Circuit Court.
Divisions in the District Attorney's Office include Criminal; Juvenile; Family Law (Child Support Enforcement), Victim Services, and Death Investigations.
Our Mission: Strive to improve public safety and quality of life by prosecuting the guilty, protecting the innocent, securing the appropriate support for children and families, and determining the cause and manner of death in all cases of traumatic or unattended death.
Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm. On call as needed to support division and team.
*This is a non-represented position*
Qualifications
Training and Experience:
- Eight years of education and/or experience in medical investigation, other investigation, biology, chemistry, pharmacology, or a related field, including one year of experience in a supervisory, management, or leadership role; or a combination sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
- Valid Oregon Driver’s License.
Special Requirements:
You are required to submit a cover letter for this posting. If not provided, your application and materials will be rejected. In the cover letter, share with us your experience and expertise in the following areas:
- Leadership/management experience
- Communication style/approach
Compensation
Salary $85,176.00 - $116,584.00 Annually
Medical, Vision, Dental, FSA, HSA, ORPERS.