Post Mortem jobs

Role type
Police Staff
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Contract duration
Permanent
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Contract type
Full Time or Part Time
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Location
Salisbury
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Grade/scale
W8 £35,736 - £37,476
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Find out if you are eligible

Vetting | Wiltshire Police

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Risk assessed factors
DSE use (for a substantial part of work), Exposure to traumatic material
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Closing date

17/07/2026, 23:55

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Job description

About us

At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.

Wiltshire has lots of layers - prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.
If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know

About the role

We are seeking a Coroner’s Officer to join our team in Salisbury on Endless Street. In this role, you will conduct inquiries into deaths that are sudden, of unknown cause, unnatural, or occur in custody. Serving as the primary contact for the Coroner's Office, you will interact closely with bereaved families, health professionals, police, emergency services, and other relevant parties to ensure thorough investigations and compassionate support for all stakeholders involved.

This role offers a unique and meaningful opportunity to support families during difficult times while ensuring that legal and procedural standards are met. If you are dedicated, empathetic, and possess a meticulous approach to your work, we encourage you to apply.

What you will be doing

Collaborate with the Coroner, other Coroners Officers, police, medical professionals, and registrars to investigate sudden deaths across Wiltshire.
Serve as the officer in the case, collecting evidence on identity, social, and medical history, taking statements, and preparing comprehensive reports for Coroner’s review.
Develop and maintain accurate death reports, capturing essential information and evidence to support the Coroner in making judicial decisions, including whether to proceed to an Inquest.
Build effective working relationships with all professional partners, ensuring understanding of Coroner’s Investigation processes and compliance with procedural requirements.
Act as a compassionate point of contact for bereaved families, providing timely advice, guidance, and support, keeping all interested parties informed at each stage of the investigation per statutory requirements.
Ensure accurate information is available for Pathologists performing post-mortems at the Coroner’s request, attend post-mortems as needed, and coordinate the timely release of bodies to families in collaboration with funeral directors.
Compile and organise case files for Inquests, liaising with witnesses and interested parties on availability and providing necessary disclosures in line with legal requirements.
Act as a court/jury officer during Inquest hearings, offering support and guidance to families and other attendees as needed.

About you and your experience

An investigative mindset—curious, analytical and methodical, with experience in identifying, pursuing and connecting lines of enquiry to establish clear, evidence-based conclusions.
Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly for communicating with bereaved families and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organisational abilities for maintaining accurate records and managing case files.
High attention to detail and capacity to handle sensitive information with integrity.
Knowledge or willingness to learn relevant legislation and procedural guidelines related to Coroner’s work.
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, particularly in cases of major incidents or large-scale investigations.
PIP1 would be preferred

What we offer

• Excellent career development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Flexi hours scheme
• Physical and mental well-being support
• Generous Pension scheme

Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.

Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.

We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.

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Important information before you commence an application

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You may require the following detail to complete this application form:

National Insurance Number
Identification Detail e.g. passport
Address information
Referee information
Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have
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You may require the following documents to complete this application form:

A Passport style photograph
A copy of your photo card driving licence
A downloaded DVLA summary showing full driving record
A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)
A copy of your British Passport or birth certificate (if a candidate does not have a passport, then they may use their birth certificate, but will need to provide a copy of a British passport once they have obtained one.)
Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only). If applying for the Degree Holder Police Constable Apprenticeship, you will need a copy of your Degree Certificate.
Clear, colour photos of any non-intimate tattoos
Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos
Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc
Deed poll certificate for any name changes
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