Forensic Death Investigator (Part-Time)

hamiltoncountyindiana; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton County in Noblesville, Indiana, is seeking a Deputy Coroner to assist in death investigations and certification of cause and manner of death. The role requires working as needed on a part-time basis, with training and certification obligations within the first year.

The Deputy Coroner will interact with law enforcement, medical facilities, and the public, attend 24-hour call rotations, and participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with laws and trends in the field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must complete Indiana Medical Legal Death Investigator certification within first year.
• Maintain annual certification as required by state statute.
• Thorough knowledge of state and local death investigation rules.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with agencies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Deputy Coroner in the Coroner's absence.
• Investigate deaths per state and local rules, document scenes and autopsies.
• Interview witnesses and notify next of kin; coordinate with police and EMS.
• Determine need for tests or autopsies; witness as needed.
• Maintain case files and prepare required reports and documentation.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Testimony in legal proceedings

Interagency coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Legal Death Investigator certification (Indiana)

Job description

Hamilton County in Noblesville, Indiana, is seeking a Deputy Coroner to assist in death investigations and certification of cause and manner of death. The role requires working as needed on a part-time basis, with training and certification obligations within the first year.

The Deputy Coroner will interact with law enforcement, medical facilities, and the public, attend 24-hour call rotations, and participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with laws and trends in the field.