Coroner's Office Intern

Duties

Assignments may provide experience related to the following activities:

• Assist at death scene investigations under the direct supervision of a Deputy Coroner
• Observe and provide support during autopsies under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Forensic Services or the Forensic Pathologist.
• Assist with data collection and/or analysis
• Records management
• Screen incoming calls
• Review records to identify details relevant to a death investigation
• Process evidence on non-criminal cases

Interns will be expected to present to the staff on a medicolegal death investigation related topic of their choice at the conclusion of the internship.

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

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Those applying for an internship with the Coroner’s Office are expected to have completed their first year at an accredited college or university prior to the start date of the internship and must be pursuing or have completed a bachelor's degree in forensic science, biology, chemistry, anthropology, criminal justice or a closely related field.
• Minimum GPA of 2.8 is required. (Be sure your GPA is highlighted on your unofficial transcripts)

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must be familiar with basic death investigation principles and/or physiology/anatomy; must be comfortable while interacting with the public both in person and via phone; and must have demonstrated experience in customer service. Specific skill requirements will vary depending upon available projects and your assigned section. Basic computer skills are required. Applicants must be able to work independently on projects as assigned.

TIME COMMITMENT

• Internships are offered year round and require 8 or more hours per week (up to 20 hours per week) for 3 months, with the possibility to extend up to 6 months, at the discretion of the Coroner. Schedules may vary, depending on specific tasks and intern availability. Hours will be scheduled Monday – Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO INTERN

• Although this is an unpaid internship that does not include employee benefits, the position offers participants an excellent experience in working within a large county Coroner's Office. It also provides an opportunity for interns to explore career options, gain knowledge and skills that complement their academic studies, build resumes and network with professionals in the medicolegal death investigation environment.

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