Summary
This internship in the Marion County Coroner's office involves shadowing professionals at death scenes, handling phone calls and family interactions, and managing tasks like updating databases and scheduling property releases for deceased individuals.
It's a supportive role in a team that investigates unusual deaths and assists families and law enforcement.
A good fit would be a college student interested in criminal justice, forensics, or public service, who is detail-oriented and comfortable with sensitive situations.
Full Job Description
The Intern within the Coroner’s office will shadow Deputy Coroner’s when going to a death scene. The Intern will be responsible for answering incoming phone calls and interacting with families. This position will maintain databases, review documents, and scheduling appointments for decedents property.
Agency Summary The purpose and mission of the Marion County Coroner’s agency is to investigate and determine a person’s cause and manner of death, particularly in cases when the individual died under unusual circumstances. The office consoles families, advocates for the deceased, and gives information to police and courts to prosecute suspected criminals. The agency strives to cultivate a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the residents of Indianapolis and Marion County.
Equal Employment OpportunityThe City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Requirements
- Provides preliminary data and information from death investigations.
- Ensures that the total work produce meets all appropriate scientific, legal and accreditation requirements,
- Maintains a variety of records, databases, and logbooks pertaining to autopsy records, deaths, disposal permits, autopsy quality assurance data and investigative data.
- Reviews and documents decedent personal property.
- Works with the families in scheduling appointments and releasing of property to the legal next of kin.
- Enters and maintains system documentation of all work performed ensuring accuracy and completeness for death investigations.
- Assist or performs procedures for identification of decedent records.
- Writes and creates documents such as reports, memos, presentations, and spreadsheets.
- Provides clerical support in meetings through effective note taking or recording meeting minutes.
- Conducts effective research.
Qualifications
Graduate or Undergraduate student with a minimum of one year of college education. Ability to work at least 20 hours per week.