Entry Level Death Investigator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Under the general supervision of the Coroner, and direct supervision of the Chief Deputy Coroner, this entry-level position will focus on adapting to office policies and procedures while also adhering to state/federal laws in performing medicolegal death investigations and associated work in a comprehensive manner; involving medicine, public health, criminal justice, and community service; fulfilling the vision of the Coroner, mission of the office, and related statutory responsibilities.

Benefits:
Clear Creek County offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include retirement benefits, medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness programs; county-paid life and disability insurance; flexible spending and health savings account options; paid time off, sick leave and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources; telehealth services; and voluntary supplemental benefit offerings.

Benefit eligibility is based on position and scheduled hours; not all positions qualify for the full benefits package.

Sheriff's Office Positions Only: Enhanced retirement benefits through FPPA (Fire & Police Pension Association) are currently under development, with anticipated implementation in late 2026.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

None

Work is performed primarily in off-site locations (in houses, outdoors, etc.). Incumbents will occasionally experience outside environment exposure to inclement weather conditions as well as being frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee may encounter situations involving high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives, risk of radiation, and vibration. Some sedentary work is also possible. The following physical demands are involved: standing, walking, running, bending; climbing or balancing; kneeling, crouching, or crawling; taste or smell; use of hands to finger, grasp, and feel; reaching with hands and arms; pushing, pulling, and lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 pounds and/or moving 100 pounds. Clear vision of close objects as well as seeing distances of up to 20 feet or more (use of corrective eyewear is acceptable). Work includes hearing voice conversations and talking. Some keyboarding is required. This position requires regular travel through the County and to make occasional trips to other locations that may or may not require overnight stays.

This position has been determined to be an EXTREME exposure risk to 'biohazards' associated with blood-borne pathogens HIV (aids), HAV (Hepatitis A) virus, HBV (hepatitis B) virus, and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a 'biohazard' may result in severe illness or death. Members are required by Department policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent or treat exposures to 'biohazards'. The County provides inoculation of HAV, HBV (Testing for TB), Chickenpox, Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis), Meningococcal, MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella), and Influenza. Some vaccinations are only required once in a lifetime, and you may be required to show documentation of the vaccine. Employees who decline to be vaccinated will need to sign a Declination

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.

Employees may be temporarily reassigned to perform emergency response or disaster recovery duties within their department or in other County departments during a County-declared emergency or disaster, as authorized under the Clear Creek County Employee Disaster Deployment Policy. Such assignments will align with operational needs and the employee's skills and may occur with limited notice. Deployment assignments require employee agreement, and employees will continue to receive their regular compensation in accordance with County policies and applicable labor laws during such assignments.