Deputy Coroner Trainee (Intermittent Part-Time

Under general direction performs death scene investigations including photography of death scenes, interviews, collection of medical documentation, notifications, safeguarding of personal property, and related duties.

Deputy Coroner new hires will be assigned to a Field Training Officer which will include standardized training protocols on how to handle death investigations involving the various manners and causes of death. During training, the new hire will respond to death scenes with Deputy Coroners which may be anytime day or night. Upon successful completion of the training program the candidate will be placed on the monthly Deputy Coroner On-Call Rotation Schedule.

While training, the new hire will be compensated at an hourly pay rate of $25.00 per hour. Once the new-hire is placed on the Deputy Coroner On-Call Rotation Schedule, rate of pay will be to $50.00 per hour.

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This is an intermittent part-time position that requires employees to be on call 24/7 for a minimum of one (1) week a month and work nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees must be able to respond to calls within thirty (30) minutes. Living in or near Carson City is required, and employees must have reliable transportation. Prior professional experience dealing with death either in a medical or law enforcement capacity is preferred.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Conducts medicolegal death investigations which includes, but is not limited to, examining bodies and death scenes, taking photographs, recording observations, gathering fingerprints, interviewing witnesses, collecting and preserving evidence and personal effects, participating in aspects of the forensic medical examination process; reviewing forensic evidence; conferring with legal staff regarding case development and required forensic investigative support, and testifies in court by citing involvement in a particular case, including findings, actions performed and maintenance of chain of custody.
• Responds to calls from hospitals, nursing homes, citizens, law enforcement agencies or other sources to determine probable cause and manner of death and necessity for autopsy or further examination.
• Analyzes collected evidence and personal effects, examines, and interprets medical records, interviews family members, neighbors, medical personnel, witnesses, public agency staff and others who had contact with or knowledge of the deceased, to establish identity and history of the deceased.
• Searches for, locates, and notifies next-of-kin or responsible party to communicate circumstances of death; conducts legal and other required procedures and arranges for the subsequent examination and disposition of remains, as well as personal effects.
• Completes Record of Death and other forms as required, by writing abstract of medical history and narrative report detailing circumstances of death, findings and action taken, to be used to brief the pathologist prior to autopsy and to be included in case file.
• Schedules autopsies and medical examinations; works closely & collaborates with neighboring agencies to ensure compliance with case referral standards, including completion of all case referral forms, providing scene photos, first blood draw, and ensures chain-of-custody related to the body and other evidentiary items.
• Demonstrates flexibility and knowledge to adapt to the varying information and needs that are required on a case-by-case basis.
• Trains physicians, nurses, medical students, paramedics, law enforcement personnel, and Deputy Coroner Trainees in different aspects of death scene investigation.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the division's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending, and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, and a variety of written materials, prepares and maintains accurate records and documentation of…