Forensic Death Investigator and Autopsy Specialist

Island County; Coupeville (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Island County seeks a Deputy Coroner to assist the Coroner with death investigations, autopsy prep, evidence handling, and morgue upkeep. The role requires adherence to confidentiality and statutory requirements, with potential progression to higher certification.

This full-time position involves on-call scenes, court testimony, and training toward American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators certification within two years.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience in death investigation or related fields is preferred.
• Familiar with applicable statutes and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process death notifications; respond to scenes as needed.
• Conduct investigations to determine circumstances, time, and cause of death.
• Transport and secure human remains and evidence.
• Notify next-of-kin and coordinate with funeral services.
• Assist autopsies and preserve evidence; write clear reports.
• Maintain morgue cleanliness and proper inventory; testify in court.

Skills

Investigation

Communication

Confidentiality

Testimony

Education

Two-year degree

Experience in death investigation

Tools

Photography equipment

Job description

Island County seeks a Deputy Coroner to assist the Coroner with death investigations, autopsy prep, evidence handling, and morgue upkeep. The role requires adherence to confidentiality and statutory requirements, with potential progression to higher certification.

This full-time position involves on-call scenes, court testimony, and training toward American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators certification within two years.