AddressResponsibilities
- Performs forensic autopsies for the El Paso County Coroner and surrounding jurisdictions.
- Evaluates historical and law enforcement information in order to establish cause, manner, and probable time of death; performed in conjunction with a complete forensic autopsy.
- Prepares detailed autopsy reports of findings, confers with judicial and law enforcement personnel, and assists with interpreting autopsy findings.
- Completes death certificates.
- Testifies in civil and criminal trials pertaining to El Paso County Coroner's Office cases.
- Performs death scene investigation including crime scenes.
- Produces appropriate records related to forensic autopsies including autopsy reports.
- Performs other duties as required.
Duties are performed in an office, laboratory, morgue and at the death scene; some travel required. Coroner's Office employees are responsible for providing proof of vaccinations and/or tuberculosis testing as applicable to the specific position and must provide proof of completion of required vaccinations/testing or proof of initiation prior to date of hire.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Skilled in performing forensic autopsies, death scene investigations and recording results of findings and associated medicolegal death investigation.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Required Education and Experience:
- Graduate from an accredited medical school.
- Graduate from an accredited pathology residency and forensic fellowship.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Board certified or board eligible in forensic and anatomical pathology.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.
Compensation
$252,000.00 - $260,000.00 annually (salary to be commensurate with qualifications)
- 15 Vacation Days
- 3 Personal Holidays
- 12 Sick Days
- 11 Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Employee Fitness Centers
- 2 Onsite Health Centers
- Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long & Short-term Disability Benefits
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