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DEPUTY CORONER/INVESTIGATOR
$5,078.86 - $5,821.91
Complexity/responsibility:
Work is characterized by conducting investigations of death under the County Coroner’s jurisdiction. The medical Investigator must pay strict attention to detail, be able to multi-task, and take initiative. Work involves a variety of sensitive and highly confidential material. The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, adaptable, detail oriented, and able to work under heightened emotional situations and unpleasant conditions while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
Scope of Interpersonal Contacts:
The Investigator is a representative of the Coroner’s Office and is involved in a myriad of interpersonal contacts. Such contacts require a high degree of interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, tact, discretion, etiquette, and good judgment.
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Respond to the scene of all reportable deaths that occur in Mesa County, obtain information concerning the circumstances surrounding the death, examine the decedent for postmortem changes and trauma, document and safeguard personal effects until released to next of kin, establish positive identification of the decedent, locate and notify next of kin in a timely compassionate professional manner, obtain identifying information about the decedent, obtain medical history of the decedent when appropriate, determine the necessity for an autopsy in conjunction with the coroner, ensure the protection of trace evidence on the decedent until it can be properly evaluated, documented and collected; assist with autopsies as needed.Complexity/responsibility:
Work is characterized by conducting investigations of death under the County Coroner’s jurisdiction. The medical Investigator must pay strict attention to detail, be able to multi-task, and take initiative. Work involves a variety of sensitive and highly confidential material. The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, adaptable, detail oriented, and able to work under heightened emotional situations and unpleasant conditions while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
Scope of Interpersonal Contacts:
The Investigator is a representative of the Coroner’s Office and is involved in a myriad of interpersonal contacts. Such contacts require a high degree of interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, tact, discretion, etiquette, and good judgment.
Working under the direct supervision of the Medical Investigator Supervisor:
Composes, prepares, transcribes, and/or reviews a variety of written documents; independently or at the direction of the Coroner. Documents include, but are not limited to, scene reports, medical/psychological records, legal documents, police/EMS records, toxicology records, autopsy reports, etc.
Responds to death scenes and officially pronounces death. Takes custody of the deceased and transports the deceased to the Coroner’s Office.
Conducts thorough scene and death investigations into the manner and cause of death, including interviewing those involved.
Identifies and locates the decedent’s primary next-of-kin and conducts death notification to the decedent’s next-of-kin.
Maintains and inventories investigative equipment/supplies.
Releases deceased individuals to mortuary establishments.
Collects, secures, transports and documents the decedent’s medications, and property.
Coordinates with law enforcement agencies in the collection of evidence, maintenance of chain-of-custody, and processing of the death scene.
Prepares outgoing deliveries and accepts incoming deliveries, including supplies, toxicology, histology, property, evidence, and specimens.
Conducts or assists with the intake, maintenance, and disposition of biohazardous materials/waste, property, evidence, toxicology, histology, medication, bodies, and/or specimens.
Photographs death scenes and the deceased. Performs external examinations of the deceased.
Acts as a liaison to the bereaved: answers questions, advises, makes referrals, provides support, etc.
Operates, cleans, and maintains scene, morgue, and autopsy equipment: autopsy stations, surgical tools, bone saws, counters, cameras, cots, vehicles, etc.
Operates a variety of office equipment: computers, fax machines, scanners, printers, copiers, recorders, etc.
Obtains fingerprints, toxicology, specimen samples, and DNA samples.
Answers telephones, greets the public, and performs clerical tasks as needed.
Maintains and cleans office, autopsy suite and vehicles.
Assists with autopsies, setup and cleanup as needed.
Operates county response vehicles and equipment.
Transports bodies, materials, and specimens to outside agencies.
Represents office at meetings or on committees with other offices, departments or agencies.
Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May be re-assigned in emergency situations.
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in a human science field* from a nationally accredited College or University.
~OR~
An Associate’s Degree with a concentration in a human science field* from a nationally accredited College or University AND at least 2 years of combined related experience (such as, death/scene investigation, autopsy/surgical assisting, law enforcement, nursing, emergency medical services, organ/tissue procurement, or psychology for example).
~OR~
A High school diploma or GED equivalent AND at least 4 years of combined related experience (such as, death/scene investigation, autopsy/surgical assisting, law enforcement, nursing, emergency medical services, organ/tissue procurement, or psychology for example).
Must become certified with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators within one year of being hired regardless of background.
Supplemental Information:
Requirements:
Must pass a criminal background check.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to work days, nights, graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays and maintain on-call availability.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The Medical Investigator spends significant time in a field environment, with associated conditions, hazards and/or biohazards.
The following are some of the physical activities commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.
Occasionally sits.
Frequently stoops, kneels, balances, climbs, and crouches to perform job tasks.
Frequently required to lift, push, or pull burdens of over 100 pounds, including bodies.
Constantly stands and walks in order to complete duties requiring mobility.
Constantly involved in auditory and oral interactions; interpersonally and through communication devices such as telephones.
Constantly utilizes full scope of visual capacity to perform job tasks.
Constantly utilizes eye, hand, and finger coordination to perform job tasks.
OCCASIONALLY: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
FREQUENTLY: Activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
CONSTANTLY: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.
Composes, prepares, transcribes, and/or reviews a variety of written documents; independently or at the direction of the Coroner. Documents include, but are not limited to, scene reports, medical/psychological records, legal documents, police/EMS records, toxicology records, autopsy reports, etc.
Responds to death scenes and officially pronounces death. Takes custody of the deceased and transports the deceased to the Coroner’s Office.
Conducts thorough scene and death investigations into the manner and cause of death, including interviewing those involved.
Identifies and locates the decedent’s primary next-of-kin and conducts death notification to the decedent’s next-of-kin.
Maintains and inventories investigative equipment/supplies.
Releases deceased individuals to mortuary establishments.
Collects, secures, transports and documents the decedent’s medications, and property.
Coordinates with law enforcement agencies in the collection of evidence, maintenance of chain-of-custody, and processing of the death scene.
Prepares outgoing deliveries and accepts incoming deliveries, including supplies, toxicology, histology, property, evidence, and specimens.
Conducts or assists with the intake, maintenance, and disposition of biohazardous materials/waste, property, evidence, toxicology, histology, medication, bodies, and/or specimens.
Photographs death scenes and the deceased. Performs external examinations of the deceased.
Acts as a liaison to the bereaved: answers questions, advises, makes referrals, provides support, etc.
Operates, cleans, and maintains scene, morgue, and autopsy equipment: autopsy stations, surgical tools, bone saws, counters, cameras, cots, vehicles, etc.
Operates a variety of office equipment: computers, fax machines, scanners, printers, copiers, recorders, etc.
Obtains fingerprints, toxicology, specimen samples, and DNA samples.
Answers telephones, greets the public, and performs clerical tasks as needed.
Maintains and cleans office, autopsy suite and vehicles.
Assists with autopsies, setup and cleanup as needed.
Operates county response vehicles and equipment.
Transports bodies, materials, and specimens to outside agencies.
Represents office at meetings or on committees with other offices, departments or agencies.
Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May be re-assigned in emergency situations.
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in a human science field* from a nationally accredited College or University.
~OR~
An Associate’s Degree with a concentration in a human science field* from a nationally accredited College or University AND at least 2 years of combined related experience (such as, death/scene investigation, autopsy/surgical assisting, law enforcement, nursing, emergency medical services, organ/tissue procurement, or psychology for example).
~OR~
A High school diploma or GED equivalent AND at least 4 years of combined related experience (such as, death/scene investigation, autopsy/surgical assisting, law enforcement, nursing, emergency medical services, organ/tissue procurement, or psychology for example).
- Human science field such as Biology, Criminalistics, Forensic Science, Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Forensic Anthropology, Anatomy and Physiology or related field.
Must become certified with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators within one year of being hired regardless of background.
Supplemental Information:
Requirements:
Must pass a criminal background check.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to work days, nights, graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays and maintain on-call availability.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The Medical Investigator spends significant time in a field environment, with associated conditions, hazards and/or biohazards.
The following are some of the physical activities commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.
Occasionally sits.
Frequently stoops, kneels, balances, climbs, and crouches to perform job tasks.
Frequently required to lift, push, or pull burdens of over 100 pounds, including bodies.
Constantly stands and walks in order to complete duties requiring mobility.
Constantly involved in auditory and oral interactions; interpersonally and through communication devices such as telephones.
Constantly utilizes full scope of visual capacity to perform job tasks.
Constantly utilizes eye, hand, and finger coordination to perform job tasks.
OCCASIONALLY: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
FREQUENTLY: Activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
CONSTANTLY: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.
In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:
A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment.
A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance.
Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.
This position is eligible for the Mesa County benefit package which includes the following:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement
- Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
- Life insurance
- Long term disability
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Agency
Mesa County
Address
544 Rood Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone
970- 244 - 1856
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