What is a coroner and how to become one

Key steps to become a coroner

1. Explore coroner education requirements

   Most common coroner degrees

   Bachelor's

   36.8 %

   Associate

   29.8 %

   High School Diploma

   12.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific coroner skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Law Enforcement Agencies	37.13%
   Death Investigations	36.92%
   Physical Evidence	18.30%
   Death Scenes	5.52%
   Death Certificates	2.12%

3. Complete relevant coroner training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New coroners learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a coroner based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real coroner resumes.

4. Research coroner duties and responsibilities

   • Perform DNA extraction, quantitation and PCR amplification
   • Perform in-depth forensic analysis of Macintosh computer hard drives and prepare expert report for use in ongoing litigation.
   • Upload to and compare candidate match profiles using the CODIS system.
   • Perform frozen sectioning for in-surgical consultation.

5. Apply for coroner jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a coroner job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams