Coroners

• Inquire into the cause, manner, and circumstances of human deaths and establish the identities of deceased persons.
• Complete death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death.
• Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence.
• Observe, record, and preserve any objects or personal property related to deaths, including objects such as medication containers and suicide notes.
• Interview persons present at death scenes to obtain information useful in determining the manner of death.
• Arrange for the next of kin to be notified of deaths.
• Complete reports and forms required to finalize cases.
• Collect and document any pertinent medical history information.
• Direct activities of workers conducting autopsies, performing pathological and toxicological analyses, and preparing documents for permanent records.
• Confer with officials of public health and law enforcement agencies to coordinate interdepartmental activities.
• Provide information concerning the circumstances of death to relatives of the deceased.
• Locate and document information regarding the next of kin, including their relationship to the deceased and the status of notification attempts.
• Inventory personal effects recovered from bodies, such as jewelry or wallets.
• Coordinate the release of personal effects to authorized persons and facilitate the disposition of unclaimed corpses and personal effects.
• Remove or supervise removal of bodies from death scenes, using the proper equipment and supplies, and arrange for transportation to morgues.
• Testify at inquests, hearings, and court trials.
• Collect wills, burial instructions, and other documentation needed for investigations and for handling of the remains.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Coroners.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Coroners.