Coroner Investigator I, II, or III

Coroner Investigator I, II, or III

Employment Type: 0 - Full-time Regular

Pay Range: $55, ,429.00

Location: Castle Rock, CO

Overtime Exempt: N

Elected Office / Department: CORONER

Under general supervision of the Coroner and/or direct supervision of Chief Deputy Coroner, the Coroner Investigator positions enjoys a highly rewarding and multifaceted profession 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.

Classification (level) and compensation is based on qualifications and experience as it relates to the position.

Coroner Investigator I: Generally, the hiring range is $55,364-$69,205 annually.

Coroner Investigator II: Generally, the hiring range is $62,092-$77,615 annually.

Coroner Investigator III: Generally, the hiring range is $68,953-$86,191 annually.

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Coroner Investigator I: View the full job description here

Coroner Investigator II: View the full job description here

Coroner Investigator III: View the full job description here

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive.)

• Fields phone calls to the office with reports of death, establishes jurisdiction, and determines appropriate course of action to ensure a thorough, comprehensive medicolegal death investigation.
• Responds to death scenes, pronounces death, obtains photos, and documents technical descriptions of scene and body. Legally identifies the decedent and may take custody of the body, and evidence, for transport back to the office for further investigation and/or autopsy.
• Identifies legal next-of-kin and makes notification of death.
• Interviews 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 in determining the manner and cause of death.
• Consoles families through the death and grieving process, and guides family through actions of office policy and procedure. Presents tissue donation opportunities and assists families with honoring donation procurement wishes.
• 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.
• Serves as Autopsy Assistant during autopsies for training purposes, mass fatality incidents, or as necessary. Utilizes standard precautions and safe work practices assisting the forensic pathologist with completion of the autopsy procedure; including photography, obtaining x-rays, collection of evidence, perform surgical incisions, fingerprinting, and
  
  collection of toxicology and histology samples.
• Identifies and reports per policy compliance violations, ethical violations, and safety concerns immediately to appropriate authorities. Acts as a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse/neglect, elder abuse/neglect, and other associated authorities.
• Regularly attends and achieves on-going training within the many facets of the profession. May represent the office at public outreach and education events.
• Maintains department equipment in a clean and safe working condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Coroner Investigator I:

• A High School Diploma, or GED equivalent
• Up to one year of related experience (such as proven and documented death/crime scene investigation, autopsy/surgical assisting, emergency medical services, law enforcement, nursing, or organ/tissue procurement) within the last ten years.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Coroner Investigator II:

• A High School Diploma, or GED equivalent
• One year of related experience (such as proven and documented death/crime scene investigation, autopsy/surgical assisting, emergency medical services, law enforcement, nursing, or organ/tissue procurement) within the last ten years.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Coroner Investigator III:

• A High School Diploma, or GED equivalent
• Three years of related experience (such as proven and documented death/crime scene investigation, autopsy/surgical assisting, emergency medical services, law enforcement, nursing, or organ/tissue procurement) within the last ten years.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Understanding of rules, laws, and goals specific to the coroner's office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and current death investigative practices.

Skill:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write concise and accurate reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Possess spelling grammar, punctuation and writing skills necessary for professional communication.

Abilities:

• Ability to exercise mature judgment and react effectively and professionally in emergency and stressful situations.
• Ability to drive County vehicles in adverse conditions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.

Coroner Investigator I: Certification with the Colorado Coroners Association is required within one year of hire.

Coroner Investigator II and III: Requires certification with the Colorado Coroners Association and Registry Certification with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (D-ABMDI).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Closing Date: 1/30/2026 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

The job details outlined in this posting may represent a modified summary of the full job description. For a full copy of the job description CLICK HERE to view our job classifications.

In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.