Deputy Coroner - Part-Time

Montgomery County•Eagleville, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Receive and investigate all deaths reported to the office, to include scene response when necessary, and prepare complete, accurate, and legible reports. Interact and work with law enforcement and / or healthcare agencies as needed. Interview family members during times of great loss, as well as communicate medical findings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university with a concentration in Criminal Justice, Nursing, Forensic Science or other related field.
Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License and be able to drive oversized vehicles.
Must be able to pass a criminal history background check.
Must submit to fingerprints and pass a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Past experience/education in Medicolegal Death Investigation or certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) will be considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

Evaluate reported deaths and decide, per protocol, which to accept jurisdiction or release (primary physician to sign death certificate (D/C).
Respond to death scenes per protocol; examine deceased at the scene, document the scene, take appropriate digital photographs and secure personal belongings/evidence.
Conduct interviews when necessary.
Obtain medical history, and secure all related reports (Police, Fire, Motor Vehicle Crash, EMS, Hospital, Pharmacy, etc.).
Document all findings in coroner death report.
Answer requests from families, friends, attorneys, physicians, and funeral directors, etc.
Must be computer literate, enter cases into system and download photographs, etc.
Arrange for transport of body, by Transporter or Deputy Coroner.
Collate file with appropriate forms for Coroner, First Deputy, or Coroner’s Forensic Pathologist.
Follow-up with cases, ensure their completeness.
Issue and investigate cremation requests.
Other duties as assigned by the Coroner or First Deputy Coroner.