Forensic Death Investigator - Part-Time (Weekend/On-Call)

Montgomery County PA; Eagleville (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County PA in Pennsylvania seeks a part-time Deputy Coroner to receive and investigate deaths, coordinate with law enforcement, interview families, and prepare detailed reports.

You will respond to scenes, obtain medical history, secure records, arrange transport, and process cremation requests. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field; ABMDI certification considered advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university with a concentration in Criminal Justice, Nursing, Forensic Science or related field.
• ABMDI certification considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate reported deaths and decide per protocol which to accept jurisdiction or release.
• Respond to death scenes per protocol; examine deceased, document the scene, take photographs, and secure belongings/evidence.
• Conduct interviews and obtain medical history; secure related reports (Police, Fire, EMS, Hospital, Pharmacy, etc.).
• Document findings in the coroner death report and respond to requests from families, attorneys, physicians, funeral directors, etc.
• Arrange transport of body by Transporter or Deputy Coroner; collate forms for the Coroner or Forensic Pathologist.
• Follow-up on cases to ensure completeness and assist with cremation requests.

Skills

Interviewing

Communication

Criminal Justice knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or Forensic Science or related field

Job description

Montgomery County PA in Pennsylvania seeks a part-time Deputy Coroner to receive and investigate deaths, coordinate with law enforcement, interview families, and prepare detailed reports.

You will respond to scenes, obtain medical history, secure records, arrange transport, and process cremation requests. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field; ABMDI certification considered advantageous.