Job Description
Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 05/31/26 Division: Coroner Division Management Level: Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. Description: We invite you to for an opening with the Jefferson County Coroner's Office as a Coroner Investigator I . Under general supervision of the Coroner, and direct supervision of the Chief Deputy Coroner, this entry-level position will focus on adapting to office policies and procedures while also adhering to state/federal laws in performing medicolegal death investigations and associated work in a comprehensive manner; involving medicine, public health, criminal justice, and community service; fulfilling the vision of the Coroner, mission of the office, and related statutory responsibilities. The work involves conducting comprehensive investigations into deaths, researching related facts, and producing highly accurate investigation reports. The Coroner Investigator is responsible for pronouncing death and notifying appropriate agencies and next-of-kin regarding deaths within the Coroner's jurisdiction. The Coroner Investigator is also responsible for drawing and submitting toxicological specimens, maintaining investigative equipment, and keeping detailed records. This position may require testifying in court for criminal and civil cases. SCHEDULE : Schedule will include either three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts. COMPENSATION Hiring Range: $30.57 - $35.00 USD Hourly Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills. BENEFITS Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires ; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules, and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary. ESSENTIAL DUTIES (These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the list below and may be updated.) General responsibility for conducting death investigations in accordance with state/federal laws and office guidelines. Field phone calls and pages to the office with reports of death. Field phone calls and pages to the office with reports of death. Establish jurisdiction and determine appropriate course of action to ensure a thorough, comprehensive medicolegal death investigation. Write reports on all cases for legal documentation. Gathers, reviews, and analyzes medical/psychological records and legal documents; including but not limited to EMS/Police reports, toxicology records and autopsy reports and summarizes findings. Complete positive identification before release of remains. Identify legal next-of-kin and make notification of death for county deaths. Consults with families, witnesses, medical professionals, law enforcement personnel, and others to obtain statements and related evidence. Analyzes information and prepares investigative reports accordingly for legal documentation. Must be able to obtain x-rays, fingerprints, DNA swabs, and collect toxicology; all must be appropriately packaged. Maintains daily cooler count of each individual body. Assists with inventory of supplies, toxicology, medications, and evidence. Assists with educational activities. Special projects as assigned. Maintains department equipment in a clean and safe working condition. Maintains continuing education units for the ABMDI or establishes ABMDI certification within the first year of hire. Other duties as assigned, for example, assists with inventory of supplies, toxicology, medications and evidence. Assists with educational activities. Special projects as assigned. Maintains department equipment in a clean and safe working condition. QUALIFICATIONS: Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience. Minimum Qualifications Education : Associate of Arts in criminal justice or related field and ; Experience : A minimum of one