Laramie County GovernmentNewDeputy Coroner Laramie County GovernmentDeputy CoronerCheyenne, WYMeet all of the essential duties and responsibilities of subordinate medicolegal death investigator and will be part of the normal on call rotation - Receives calls from law enforcement agencies, doctors and others that may have potential Coroner cases; determines if the cases are within the legal jurisdiction of the Office of the Coroner for investigation - Performs investigations to determine the circumstances, cause and manner of death and establishes and confirms the identity of the deceased - Interviews witnesses involved; inspects medical and other pertinent records for sources as to circumstances, manner and cause of death - Conducts a medicolegal examination of remains at a death scene; takes photographs and fingerprints of decedents - Utilizes proper and safe methods for drawing bodily fluids from decedents for examination and toxicology testing - As required, orders, attends and assists in the conduct of autopsies and requests services of toxicologists, criminal investigators and other specialists to aid in arriving at the cause of death or identity of the decedent - Provides proper and timely notification of death to family members or next of kin - Takes possession of personal property found with a decedent; may evaluate wills or other legal documents (while consulting the county attorney) in attempting to determine next of kin. - Skill to analyze situations and take appropriate action - Skill to work safely under potentially hazardous conditions by wearing personal protective equipment - Skill to work effectively with law enforcement, fire and emergenc medical services personnel, medical doctors, attorneys and distraught persons - Skill to prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence - Skill to converse with medical personnel on a technical level - Skill to respond professionally, effectively and efficiently in all duties of the position - Must be able to work a variety of hours over a long period of time while still maintaining a professional mannerism and effective operational procedures.