A Day In The Life
Behavioral Science and Human Services Field of Interest
Salary Breakdown
Coroners
Average
$67,680
ANNUAL
$32.54
HOURLY
Entry Level
$38,170
ANNUAL
$18.35
HOURLY
Mid Level
$62,470
ANNUAL
$30.04
HOURLY
Expert Level
$101,760
ANNUAL
$48.92
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
Coroners
Projected Jobs
Coroners
9,340
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
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
Collect and document any pertinent medical history information.
05
Arrange for the next of kin to be notified of deaths.
06
Complete reports and forms required to finalize cases.
07
Observe, record, and preserve any objects or personal property related to deaths, including objects such as medication containers and suicide notes.
08
Inventory personal effects recovered from bodies, such as jewelry or wallets.
09
Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence.
10
Interview persons present at death scenes to obtain information useful in determining the manner of death.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Coroners
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Writing
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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