Coroners investigate and determine the cause of a person's death. A coroner must have advanced investigation and critical thinking skills. They must also have strong interpersonal skills because they work closely with law enforcement officials, doctors, and the families of the deceased. A coroner may be a physician or law enforcement officer. Coroners are more likely to investigate deaths that are considered suspicious, sudden or unusual, such as possible homicides. States and counties vary in terms of educational and licensing requirements, job duties and whether the office of coroner is an elected position, but most coroners hold associate or bachelor’s degrees. Coroners must have a fundamental understanding of human anatomy, physiology and the signs of various causes of death. Their jobs may include visiting death scenes at all hours, filling out death certificates and speaking with family members of the deceased. Some coroners perform a physical examination of the death scene, while in other cases, the investigation is performed by law enforcement personnel and the resulting data goes to the coroner as written reports.

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