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　　Bingham County Deputy Coroner

　　Established: December 06, 2017 Revised:

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　　On-Call Deputy Coroner

　　January 3, 2024

　　Pay: Monthly stipend and no benefits with this position.

　　Closing Date: Open Until Filled

　　Purpose Of Class/Primary Function

　　Under the direct supervision of the Elected Coroner or Chief Deputy,this position will fulfill the

　　requirements of the Idaho Code as it pertains to the duties of theCoroner. Position responds to

　　and participates in the on-scene investigations of unnatural and/orunattended deaths. Deputy

　　Coroner will respond to deaths and take custody of the bodies withinBingham County which

　　occur as a result of homicide, suicide, accidental causes or when suchdeath occurs under

　　suspicious or unknown circumstances or when the physician attendingduring the last illness

　　cannot certify the cause of death. Investigations include: On sceneresponses; securing evidence,

　　and assisting in certifying the cause and manner of the death.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Responds to all calls that fall under the jurisdiction of the Coroner.

　　Conducts investigations to help determine cause, manner and mechanism ofdeath, and to

　　identify the decedent.

　　Works with law enforcement, healthcare practitioners, families of thedeceased, insurance

　　investigators, attorneys and the media.

　　At the Coroners direction, requests police reports, hospital and/orphysician office medical

　　records to complete the death investigation.

　　With the Coroners authorization, files electronic or paper DeathCertificates and/or

　　cremation authorizations with Vital Statistics.

　　Attends autopsies when needed.

　　Examines and photographs death scenes, takes samples (blood, tissue,etc.).

　　Helps facilitate the arrangement of body transports to and from theForensic Institute for

　　autopsies done by the Medical Examiner; notifies appropriateinvestigators of the time and

　　location of such autopsies; utilizes the results of all investigationsto help complete Death

　　Certificates in a timely manner; helps coordinate with the RegionalOrgan Procurement

　　Agencies in the event of tissue donation.

　　Completes all required reports in a timely manner and utilizes assignedcomputerized records

　　and reporting systems.

　　Assures proper chain of evidence in criminal cases.

　　Keeps the Coroner informed of the status of cases.

　　Attends classes as directed and/or requested by the Coroner.

　　May be required to testify in court pertaining to criminal/civil casesinvolving death.

　　Works with funeral homes on documentation and transfer of body forproper removal.

　　Locates or assists in locating relatives of deceased persons.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　BINGHAM COUNTY

　　Has Openings for the Position of

　　Bingham County Deputy Coroner

　　Established: December 06, 2017 Revised:

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　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to performeach essential duty

　　satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of theknowledge, skill, and/or

　　ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities

　　to perform the essential functions.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

　　Must have working knowledge of pertinent state and federal laws, and thepolicies and

　　procedures of the Bingham County Coroners Office.

　　Must be able to use the online Idaho electronic death records system.

　　When on-call, must be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week byphone or pager.

　　Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

　　Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.

　　Knowledge of law enforcement terminology and practices.

　　Knowledge of investigation techniques.

　　Knowledge of hazards and safety practic es associated with chemicals andinfectious diseases.

　　Knowledge of city and county roads and area businesses.

　　Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and compassionatelywith families who

　　have suffered loss.

　　Control and preservation of evidence.