Coroners
Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.
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Salary Information
Coroners: $78,420 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Collect evidence for legal proceedings. | General |
| Prepare legal or investigatory documentation. | General |
| Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants. | General |
| Testify at legal or legislative proceedings. | General |
| Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings. | General |
| Document information related to legal proceedings. | General |
| Coordinate logistics or other business operations. | Management |
| Coordinate enforcement of laws or regulations. | Management |
| Coordinate operational activities. | Management |
| Supervise employees. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Git | File versioning software |
| Google Android | Operating system software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| UNIX | Operating system software |
| Zoom | Video conferencing software |
| 3D graphics software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Bite analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Corel WordPerfect Office Suite | Office suite software |
| Customer relationship management CRM software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| EMC Documentum | Document management software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Graphics software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Mideo Systems EZDoc Plus | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS | Data base reporting software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Transact-SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Alcestis | Data base user interface and query software |
| Autopsy information databases | Data base user interface and query software |
| Douglas Associates Forensic Filer | Data base user interface and query software |
| Fingerprint databases | Data base user interface and query software |
| Genetic database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Ingenuware CoronerBase | Data base user interface and query software |
| Rapid Medical Examiners System | Data base user interface and query software |
| Toxicology databases | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certification (advanced) | American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators | Not Available |
| Certified Independent Medical Examiner | American Board of Independent Medical Examiners | Not Available |
| Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology | American Board of Toxicology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Medical Examiner Certification | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | Not Available |
| National Board of Medical Examiners - Diplomate | National Board of Medical Examiners | Not Available |
| Registry Certification (basic) | American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators | Not Available |