Forensic Morgue Aide

Duties

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides general clerical support in the morgue as needed / directed
• Handles incoming / outgoing phone calls with funeral homes, decedent families, and Department staff
• Reviews all release documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Completes primary and secondary verification of information as entered into the Department’s case management system
• Retrieves decedents from morgue coolers and verifies identification bands to facilitate decedent release. Handles the release of decedent personal property to family or funeral home
• Maintains daily decedent inventory count
• Ensures decedent fingerprints are taken prior to release and takes decedent fingerprints to facilitate release as needed
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas and assists with daily laundry responsibilities

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Requirements
All applicants must register and take the HRT Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 85% with a typing speed of 45 wpm and 85% accuracy. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrt-clerical-skills-test Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED completion

Licensure:

• Maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass the HRRM Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 85% with a typing speed of 45 wpm and 85% accuracy.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening (prior to and randomly during employment)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Professional demeanor in dealing with a diverse set of outside callers and coworkers; desire to make customer service a priority
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with pathologists, decedent family members, funeral home staff, law enforcement, and medical/legal audiences
• Follow all morgue and safety procedures in the handling and release of decedent remains, assuring that chains of custody aren’t breached, and confidentiality and integrity of information are maintained
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritizing and handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences
Language:

• Bilingual in English/ Spanish

General Information

• Register Online for the HRT Clerical Skills Test using the following: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrt-clerical-skills-test
• Click the above link to the HRT Clerical Skills Test registration page
• Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing
• You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours
• You will have no more than 5 business days to access and complete testing
• Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application
• The test may be taken once every 30 days
• Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Operation:

• Full time | 40 hrs. per week
• Work week will include weekends and holidays

Work Environment:

• Morgue setting

Potential Exposures:

• Contact with dead bodies, blood, other bodily fluids and organs on constant basis
• May come into contact with blood borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to dangerous chemicals
• Exposure to unpleasant odors and/or loud noises

Physical Demands:

• Heavy work.
• Requires physical strength to facilitate the movement of decedents, 200 pounds and over, from the cooler to the release area
• Requires the use of a manual forklift / body lift
• Requires long periods of sitting, standing, walking, stooping, and bending

Reports to:

• Director, Morgue & Histology

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

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