Deputy Coroner- Part time

Assists the Coroner with the daily administration and operations of the Coroner’s Office.

Responds to death scenes in which sudden, unexpected deaths have occurred as a result of natural, accidental or violent circumstances, as well as deaths unattended by a medical physician; documents death scenes by photographing and/or sketching the deceased and the death scene as necessary.

Consults with family members, witnesses, attorneys, medical personnel, law enforcement personnel, pathologists, toxicologists, pharmacists, fire department personnel, laboratory personnel, and others as necessary to gather information for the conduct of death investigations.

Issues subpoenas for the collection of medical records or other evidence as necessary. Determines identity of decedent and establishes date and time of death.

Determines what type of examination is necessary; coordinates and schedules autopsies, post-mortem examinations, and the collection of body fluids and tissues as needed for analysis.

Collects, transports, stores, submits and interprets evidence.

Occasionally performs post-mortem examinations after a body has been removed from the scene of death; may collect body fluids and other relevant evidence from the body as necessary.

Completes death certificates and a Coroner’s report describing the death.

In cases of death that do not require a response to the scene, obtains all essential information from reporting person to completing an official Coroner’s report.

Collects, secures and returns the decedent’s personal effects to the legal next-of-kin.

Makes personal notification to the next-of-kin as necessary; provides information and assistance to family members of the deceased as appropriate.

Provides court testimony regarding cases as required.

Issues burial/removal/transit/cremation permits as appropriate.

Coordinates and ensures proper implementation of all applicable OSHA safety requirements; conducts annual blood-borne pathogens in-service training for department staff and all contract employees as required.

Procures and maintains inventory of necessary department supplies, materials and equipment. Monitors evidence freezer/refrigerator temperatures; ensures freezer locks are intact and secure. Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.

Remains on call 24 hours per day; seven days a week.

Assists in coordinating department activities and functions with those of other County departments, municipalities and outside agencies as appropriate.

Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility.

Attends training, seminars, professional meetings, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Performs general administrative/clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, etc.