Government & Public Administration
Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.
Coroners
Average
$61,480
ANNUAL
$29.56
HOURLY
Entry Level
$42,780
ANNUAL
$20.57
HOURLY
Mid Level
$60,450
ANNUAL
$29.07
HOURLY
Expert Level
$78,120
ANNUAL
$37.56
HOURLY
Coroners
6,380
Projected job openings through 2024
Coroners
Degree Recommendations
Coroners
01
Perform medicolegal examinations and autopsies, conducting preliminary examinations of the body to identify victims, locate signs of trauma, and identify factors that would indicate time of death.
02
Inquire into the cause, manner, and circumstances of human deaths and establish the identities of deceased persons.
03
Complete death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death.
04
Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence.
05
Observe, record, and preserve any objects or personal property related to deaths, including objects such as medication containers and suicide notes.
06
Interview persons present at death scenes to obtain information useful in determining the manner of death.
07
Arrange for the next of kin to be notified of deaths.
08
Complete reports and forms required to finalize cases.
09
Collect and document any pertinent medical history information.
10
Direct activities of workers conducting autopsies, performing pathological and toxicological analyses, and preparing documents for permanent records.
Coroners
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Writing
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
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