Coroner Investigator

Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Examines decedent's body for signs of trauma and/or unusual circumstances; verifies post-mortem changes are consistent with the situation and circumstances; relays the absence of any signs of life to coroner or deputy coroner for pronouncement of death.
• Surveys death scenes; collects information, evidence, blood and bodily fluids, and other items related to the cause or manner of death; photographs body and surrounding conditions, and documents death scenes to preserve the circumstances of the death/scene; requests medical, mental health, and/or employment records; obtains necessary search warrants as directed by prosecutor and/or law enforcement.
• Interviews family members, physicians, nurses, law enforcement, and EMS to obtain medical history, lifestyle patterns, incident, and other reports related to the case; communicates information to Coroner's staff and administrative staff; works in a professional manner with prosecutor and law enforcement; testifies in court or before grand jury if required; assists with morgue maintenance management.
• Prepares written reports detailing observations and investigation findings; completes inventory and proper packaging of decedent's personal valuables for safe return to legal next of kin; gathers controlled substances (prescriptions) of the deceased for inventory and destruction.
• Coordinates with the prosecutor’s office and law enforcement, the movement and transportation of the body; under the direction of the coroner or deputy coroner, prepares and causes the performance of an autopsy.
• Assists with Medication Inventory; assists with Maintaining Stats; assists with sending Autopsy and Coroner Report requests; represents Coroner’s office for mandated and assigned review boards.
• Maintains required licensures, certification, and continuing education requirements, if any.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings as assigned.

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

Requirements

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS Knowledge of:

• *County, Department, and Division goals and objectives; *County, Department, and Division policies and procedures; *personnel rules and regulations; workplace safety; office practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling; case management; physiology; medical terminology; scene safety; evidence collection; Ohio Revised Code 313.

Skill in:

• word processing; computer operation; use of modern office equipment; operating a motor vehicle; communication.

Ability to:

• carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form; deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context; recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; maintain records according to established procedures; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; communicate effectively; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communication; work alone on most tasks; travel to and gain access to work site; lift, position, and move individuals according to established procedures; handle sensitive inquiries; contacts with officials and general public; develop and maintain effective working relationships; perform job safely.

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