Deputy Coroner
LA PLATA COUNTY
Deputy Coroner-
Provides support & back up for elected coroner. Responds to death scenes. Conducts investigation into the cause & manna of death. Writes reports & maintains documentation of activities involved in death investigations. Coordinates activities w/ law enforcement during criminal death investigations. Coordinates removal of deceased body. Assists with clerical functions. Participates in emergency preparedness functions. $26.71/hour on-call as needed. Paid holiday, vacation & sick hours. We are an equal employment employer.
CLASS TITLE: DEPUTY CORONER
GRADE: G10
DEPARTMENT: CORONER
FLSA STATUS: N
REPORTS TO: CORONER
DATE: 5/12
JOB SUMMARY: Provides response and back-up for elected coroner. Responds to the scenes of deceased persons as directed by the coroner and maintains departmental records. Assists in and/or conducts investigations into the cause or causes of death. Write reports and maintains documentation of activities involved in death investigations. Coordinates activities with law enforcement and other agencies during criminal death investigations. Identifies next of kin for notification purposes. Coordinates removal of deceased body with relatives and/or mortuary and provides initial instruction for care/maintaining the body as necessary for investigative purposes.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible. Makes preliminary investigation into death circumstances. Orders autopsies. Identifies human remains. Operates crime scene equipment. Operates photographic equipment at death scenes. Makes follow-up inquiries into the cause and/or causes of death through interviews. Makes final determination of cause and/or causes of death. Prepares and completes a variety of investigative forms, death certificates, summary reports and state and federal forms. Makes contact with a variety of governmental agencies and medical personnel. Notifies next of kin and families. Properly prepares body for transportation and/or release to a funeral home. Performs other related duties as assigned. Regular and predictable attendance required.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED: Computer General Office Equipment Vehicle
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Should have some forensic death seminar courses and knowledge of mortuary science. Skill in the application of coronary techniques or, any combination of education, training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid State Driver's License.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: Knowledge computer applications related to the work. Knowledge of modern methods of death investigations. Knowledge of fingerprinting. Knowledge of human anatomy
Skill in: Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing Preparing highly professional, clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction. Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials. Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish asks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols. Accurately proofreading copy with accompanying knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling. Developing effective working relationships with a wide variety of County Officials, officials from other public and private organizations and the public.
Ability to: Ability to work with deceased human bodies under various conditions. Ability to write reports and routine business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Ability to speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions. Ability to conduct complex research, data collection and analysis. Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in a variety of settings; indoors, outdoors, various weather conditions, daytime and nighttime. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Physical abilities required for this position are: sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally; ability to tolerate difficult environmental conditions such as strong odors, pets, tobacco smoke; ability to access a variety of locations where deaths might occur including uneven surfaces, ladders, stairs, etc. Work in and with potential health issues and exposure to infectious diseases and various body fluids.
