Coroner's Investigator- PT

1 week ago

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States County of Chester, PA Full time
Salary: $22.48 Hourly

Location : Government Services Center - Westtown, PA

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 02823

Department: Coroner

Division: Coroner

Opening Date: 04/30/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Weekly Hours: 19

Shift: Variable: After training typically overnights and weekends

Summary

The Coroner's Investigator will assist with the daily operations of the Coroner's office for both Administrative and Operations functions of the office.

This position requires availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. This is an Essential Employee position. Essential employees are obligated to report to work as scheduled or remain at work during emergencies. Following is the Duty Statement for Essential Employees: "Carries out essential job functions or assigned emergency duties which may involve assignments within the Coroner's Office, deployment to a field location to participate in emergency management activities, or other duties as required during periods of emergency. If received, emergency assignments may be performed under adverse conditions and continue for periods ranging from a few hours to several weeks".

A criminal background check is required.

Essential Duties
  • Act in place of the Coroner and Chief Deputy Coroner as needed and directed when both are not available
  • Respond to dispatches, determine case jurisdiction, respond to jurisdictional death scenes, conduct investigations including interviews, secure medical and other records, take photographs, arrange transport of the deceased, write reports as per department SOPs, conduct searches for next of kin, and carry out other duties/tasks as may be assigned by the Coroner/Chief Deputy Coroner
  • Assist in following up investigations for other investigators, including finalizing cases and preparing death certificates
  • Provide back-up support for office staff to include competency of basic office procedures
  • Assist with preparation of the monthly department schedule including distribution, filling of open shifts and entry into the Emergency Services program
  • Assist in peer review of investigators' reports, issuance of cremation authorizations, letters of lateness, and evidence/records request forms.
  • Assist as assigned with community outreach, including presentations to medical and educational organizations and participation on relevant Task Forces (e.g. Suicide Prevention, Overdose Prevention)
  • Assist in providing training and mentoring, as necessary, to other staff members
  • Testify in criminal and civil proceedings
  • Assist in obtaining and maintaining the National Accreditation of the Coroner's Office
  • Facilitate and/or provide transportation of human remains, as necessary
  • Perform other duties, tasks and office functions as determined and assigned by the Coroner or Chief Deputy Coroner.
Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Qualifications / Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a major relevant to the position
  • Experience in a coroner or medical examiner office or experience in a medical or pre-hospital setting or at least 1 year of law enforcement experience or mortuary or funeral home experience
  • Obtain and maintain certification as an investigator through the Pennsylvania Coroner's Education Board within 12 months of start of employment and obtain ABMDI-certification within the first 18 months of employment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working with the public.
  • Strong supervisory skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work any shift, sometimes on short notice
  • Must reside in Chester County
Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
  • D-ABMDI certification or eligible within 6 months
  • Experience as a Medicolegal Death Investigator
  • Knowledge of County policies and procedures
  • Excellent ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision
  • Accurate and detail-oriented
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
Additional Information

Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
  • Basic to Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Intermediate PowerPoint skills
  • Strong knowledge of QuincyTech or other death investigation case management software
  • Basic skills to use the Internet for research purposes
The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.

01

What is your highest level of education?
  • No formal Education
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctorate or higher (includes Juris Doctorate and Medical Doctorate)
02

Do you have experience in a coroner or medical examiner office or experience in a medical or pre-hospital setting or at least 1 year of law enforcement experience or mortuary or funeral home experience?
  • Yes
  • No
03

Are you a resident of Chester County? (or can relocate in 90 days)
  • Yes
  • No
  • Can relocate in 90 days
Required Question

  • Coroner's Investigator- PT

    1 week ago

    West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States County of Chester Full time

    Salary:$22.48 Hourly Location :Government Services Center - Westtown, PA Job Type:Part Time Job Number: 02823 Department:Coroner Division:Coroner Opening Date: 04/30/2024 Closing Date:Continuous Weekly Hours: 19 Shift:Variable: After training typically overnights and weekends Summary The Coroner's Investigator will assist with the daily operations of the...

  • Temporary PT Coroner's Transporter

    1 week ago

    West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States County of Chester Full time

    Salary: $15.30 HourlyLocation : Government Services Center - Westtown, PAJob Type: Temporary, PTJob Number: 02115Department: CoronerDivision: CoronerOpening Date: 04/20/2023Closing Date: ContinuousWeekly Hours: 19Shift: VariesSummaryThis position, at the request and direction of the Deputy Coroner, provides timely and professional transportation services of...

  • Material Handler II

    4 weeks ago

    West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Dover Corporation Full time

    Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What's Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.DFR is part of the Refrigeration...

  • Material Handler II

    1 month ago

    West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Dover Corporation Full time

    Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What's Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.DFR is part of the Refrigeration...

  • Accounting Assistant

    1 week ago

    Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Full time

    THE POSITION Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity that encourages professional growth and advancement? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester is looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented person with bookkeeping experience to join our dynamic team of professionals as an Accounting Assistant. Fuel...

  • Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

    1 week ago

    Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, United States UC Health Full time

    Job Description Location: West Chester Hospital Department: Inpatient Pharmacy Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours / Weekly Shift: Varies Shift UC Health is hiring a full-time Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Inpatient Pharmacy at West Chester Hospital. Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) provides...

  • Senior Scientist, Downstream Bioprocess Drug Substance Commercialization

    1 week ago

    West Point, Pennsylvania, United States Merck Full time

    Job DescriptionAs part of Our Company's Manufacturing Division, within the Bioprocess Drug Substance Commercialization (BDSC), the Bioseparation Sciences (BSS) department provides the technical downstream process leadership and laboratory capabilities in support of late stage pipeline and commercial drug substance manufacturing processes for vaccines and...

  • Specialist, Engineering, Protein Purification

    1 week ago

    West Point, Pennsylvania, United States Merck Full time

    Job DescriptionWest Point Technical Operations Laboratory organization is seeking highly motivated individuals to join their laboratory team supporting multi-product vaccine manufacturing processes. This role will be a laboratory-based role collaborating with Operations, Quality, and other support groups to meet targeted manufacturing and product projects,...

  • Coroner's Investigator- PT

    4 weeks ago

    West Chester, United States County of Chester Full time

    Salary: $22.48 Hourly Location : Government Services Center - Westtown, PA Job Type: Part Time Job Number: 02823 Department: Coroner Division: Coroner Opening Date: 04/30/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Weekly Hours: 19 Shift: Variable: After training typically overnights and weekends Summary The Coroner's Investigator will assist with the daily operations of...

  • Coroner's Investigator- PT

    2 months ago

    West Chester, United States County of Chester, PA Full time

    Salary: $22.48 HourlyLocation : Government Services Center - Westtown, PAJob Type: Part TimeJob Number: 02822Department: CoronerDivision: CoronerOpening Date: 04/30/2024Closing Date: ContinuousWeekly Hours: 19Shift: Variable: After training typically overnights and weekendsSummaryThe Coroner's Investigator will assist with the daily operations of the...

  • Coroner's Investigator- PT

    4 weeks ago

    West Chester, United States County of Chester, PA Full time

    Salary: $22.48 HourlyLocation : Government Services Center - Westtown, PAJob Type: Part TimeJob Number: 02822Department: CoronerDivision: CoronerOpening Date: 04/30/2024Closing Date: ContinuousWeekly Hours: 19Shift: Variable: After training typically overnights and weekendsSummaryThe Coroner's Investigator will assist with the daily operations of the...

  • Coroner's Investigator- PT

    2 months ago

    West Chester, United States County of Chester, PA Full time

    Salary: $22.48 HourlyLocation : Government Services Center - Westtown, PAJob Type: Part TimeJob Number: 02823Department: CoronerDivision: CoronerOpening Date: 04/30/2024Closing Date: ContinuousWeekly Hours: 19Shift: Variable: After training typically overnights and weekendsSummaryThe Coroner's Investigator will assist with the daily operations of the...

  • Coroner's Investigator- PT

    4 weeks ago

    West Chester, United States County of Chester, PA Full time

    Salary: $22.48 HourlyLocation : Government Services Center - Westtown, PAJob Type: Part TimeJob Number: 02823Department: CoronerDivision: CoronerOpening Date: 04/30/2024Closing Date: ContinuousWeekly Hours: 19Shift: Variable: After training typically overnights and weekendsSummaryThe Coroner's Investigator will assist with the daily operations of the...

  • Coroner's Investigator- PT

    2 months ago

    West Chester, United States County of Chester Pennsylvania Full time

    The Coroners Investigator will assist with the daily operations of the Coroners office for both Administrative and Operations functions of the office. This position requires availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. This is a Investigator, Operations, Skills, Business Services, Experience

  • Coroner's Investigator- PT

    4 weeks ago

    West Chester, United States County of Chester Pennsylvania Full time

    The Coroners Investigator will assist with the daily operations of the Coroners office for both Administrative and Operations functions of the office. This position requires availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. This is a Investigator, Operations, Skills, Business Services, Experience

  • Coroner's Investigator- PT

    3 weeks ago

    West Goshen Twp, United States County of Chester Full time

    The Coroner’s Investigator will assist with the daily operations of the Coroner’s office for both Administrative and Operations functions of the office. This position requires availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. This is an Essential Employee position. Essential employees are obligated to report to work as scheduled or remain...

  • Temporary PT Coroner's Transporter

    3 weeks ago

    West Chester, United States County of Chester Full time

    Salary: $15.30 Hourly Location : Government Services Center - Westtown, PA Job Type: Temporary, PT Job Number: 02115 Department: Coroner Division: Coroner Opening Date: 04/20/2023 Closing Date: Continuous Weekly Hours: 19 Shift: Varies Summary This position, at the request and direction of the Deputy Coroner, provides timely and professional...

  • PT Administrative Assistant

    1 month ago

    West Chester, United States County of Chester, PA Full time

    Salary: $17.61 HourlyLocation : Government Services Center - Westtown, PAJob Type: Full Time, Non ExemptJob Number: 02080Department: CoronerDivision: CoronerOpening Date: 04/06/2023Closing Date: ContinuousWeekly Hours: 20Shift: VariesSummary The SSS III provides entry-level administrative support and clerical duties. This position requires basic...

  • PT Administrative Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    West Chester, United States County of Chester, PA Full time

    Salary: $17.61 HourlyLocation : Government Services Center - Westtown, PAJob Type: Full Time, Non ExemptJob Number: 02080Department: CoronerDivision: CoronerOpening Date: 04/06/2023Closing Date: ContinuousWeekly Hours: 20Shift: VariesSummary The SSS III provides entry-level administrative support and clerical duties. This position requires basic...

  • Physical Therapist FLEXIBLE schedule Mobile outpatient

    3 weeks ago

    West Chester, United States Luna Physical Therapy Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are looking for experienced and collaborative clinicians to provide outpatient PT services to patients in their homes in West Chester, PA (and other nearby locations). This is outpatient therapy delivered to the patient's home, NOT typical home health. As a physical therapist, your job is fully centered around helping...

  • Police Investigator

    1 week ago

    Chester, South Carolina, United States Chestersc Full time

    The City of Chester is looking to hire a qualified police Investigator to join our police department. The investigator will investigate alleged criminal activities and build solid cases against suspects linked to a range of crimes, including but not limited to, homicide, fraud, and organized crime. Investigator responsibilities will include collecting and...

  • Private Investigator

    2 months ago

    West Mifflin, United States Lemieux & Associates LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCome grow with us! Lemieux & Associates, a national leader in the investigative industry, is seeking experienced Surveillance Investigators in the Pittsburgh, PA or surrounding area. This is a part-time position to start with the ability to turn into a full-time position for the right individual. The owners are entrepreneurial,...

  • Private Investigator

    4 weeks ago

    West Mifflin, United States Lemieux & Associates LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCome grow with us! Lemieux & Associates, a national leader in the investigative industry, is seeking experienced Surveillance Investigators in the Pittsburgh, PA or surrounding area. This is a part-time position to start with the ability to turn into a full-time position for the right individual. The owners are entrepreneurial,...

  • Physical Therapist

    1 month ago

    West Caldwell, United States FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFind your perfect career fit with FYZICAL, an innovative company that is committed to your growth and success, when you join us at our West Caldwell, NJ location as our newest Physical Therapist (PT)!Feel secure knowing you are backed by a supportive practice leader who has chosen you to be part of an elite group of...

  • Physical Therapist

    1 month ago

    West Grove, United States FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFind your perfect career fit with FYZICAL, an innovative company that is committed to your growth and success, when you join us at our West Grove, PA location as our newest Physical Therapist (PT)!Feel secure knowing you are backed by a supportive practice leader who has chosen you to be part of an elite group of professionals...

  • Physical Therapist

    4 weeks ago

    West Grove, United States FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFind your perfect career fit with FYZICAL, an innovative company that is committed to your growth and success, when you join us at our West Grove, PA location as our newest Physical Therapist (PT)!Feel secure knowing you are backed by a supportive practice leader who has chosen you to be part of an elite group of professionals...

  • Physical Therapist

    4 weeks ago

    West Caldwell, United States FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFind your perfect career fit with FYZICAL, an innovative company that is committed to your growth and success, when you join us at our West Caldwell, NJ location as our newest Physical Therapist (PT)!Feel secure knowing you are backed by a supportive practice leader who has chosen you to be part of an elite group of...

  • Security Officer- Part Time Day Shift

    2 weeks ago

    West Chester, United States Penn Medicine Full time

    **Description** Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all...