Coroner and Deputy Coroner

Exam

State exam

Education

Specific course

Experience

Experience

Background check

Felony convictions prohibited

COMPLIANCE OFFICERS, EXCEPT AGRICULTURE, CONSTRUCTION, HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND TRANSPORTATION SOC Code 13-1041 Entry Salary $26.91/hr Average Salary $32.01/hr Job Description Coroners and Deputy Coroners direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a county to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths. Requirements 1. Be a Wyoming resident. 2. Be an adult. 3. Hold a high school diploma or equivalent. 4. Submit to a background check. 5. Complete a Board approved basic coroners course within 1 year of appointment Continuing Education There are two levels of certification for Coroners: 1. Temporary Certificate: Certificate is valid for one year and certificate holder must attend basic training. 2. Basic Certificate: Certificate is issued after completion of basic training. Coroners must complete 20 hours of continuing training every 24 months. Restrictions Conviction of a felony. School Located in Wyoming Training is provided by the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy (WLEA) in Douglas, WY (http://www.wleacademy.com/). License Coroners and Deputy Coroners are certified by the Wyoming POST Commission. Examination Testing is conducted as part of training at the WLEA. Fees None. Licensing Agency Wyoming Peace Officer Standards & Training Commission Chris Walsh, Executive Director 1556 Riverbend Drive Douglass, WY 82633 Phone: (307) 358-8213 Fax: (307) 638-9706 https://post.wyo.gov/ Additional Sources of Information Occupational Outlook Handbook: Compliance Officers" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/about/data-for-occupations-not-covered-in-detail.htm#Business and Financial Occupations Last updated June 2023"