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Deputy Coroner (Coroners Office)
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What they do
A Coroner or Medical Examiner directs 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.
$58,470 / year median in Kentucky
+8% projected growth
Job Description
SALARY The minimum salary is $22.448 per hour This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable. Pay Grade 516 FILING
DEADLINE DATE
The deadline to apply is Monday, September 21, 2026 GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this classification is to establish the identity of the decedent and investigate the cause and manner of death resulting from accidents, homicides, suicides, natural causes, or any death that is defined by the Kentucky Revised Statutes as a Coroner¿s case.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Associate¿s degree in a field related to the job Four (4) years of related experience Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conducts death investigations and pronouncement of death; secures and processes death scenes Establishes the identity of the deceased Determines the cause and manner of death Physically removes deceased bodies from scenes Interacts with families including notification of death, arranges for visual identification by the family, and releases secured property to next-of-kin Documents findings and discusses with family members, law enforcement, and attorneys Completes required record keeping and writes press releases Performs related work as assigned
SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Valid Driver¿s License Must obtain and maintain Registry Certification and/or Board Certification from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) within two (2) years after appointment as a condition of continued employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.
KRS 72.415
(2) Every deputy coroner, other than a licensed physician, shall be required as a condition of office to take during every calendar year he or she is in office the training course of at least eighteen (18) hours provided by the Department of Criminal Justice Training or other courses approved by the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet after having completed the basic training course (40 hours) the first year of employment. Upon appointment, must become a resident of Fayette County (opinion of the Attorney General
OAG 67-414
). Must have the ability to be bonded. Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned and on emergencies. Must be able to operate Urban County Government equipment and vehicles in a safe, prudent and responsible manner.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION
, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application. Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
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APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER
•CLOSING
STATEMENT
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below: Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits Direct depo sit is required of all employees. The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, call, e-mail, or visit: Division of Human Resources 200 East Main St. Lexington, KY 40507
Phone:
(859) 258-3030
Website:
lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail:
jobs@lexingtonky.gov