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October 24, 2024 – El Paso County has posted a request for letters of interest to appoint a vacancy in the Office of County Coroner commencing on January 1, 2025, and ending on January 12, 2027. El Paso County seeks a highly qualified individual to lead the Coroner’s Office and uphold its commitment to forensic excellence and public service. The successful candidate will fill the vacancy left by Dr. Leon Kelly’s resignation, who was first elected to the Coroner’s Office in 2018. The individual appointed by the County Commissioners will complete the remainder of the four-year term that voters elected Dr. Kelly to serve in 2022.

Applications for the position will be accepted starting October 25, 2024. Prospective candidates can find position details and submit a notice of interest online through El Paso County’s job portal at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ElPasoCountyCo. The application window will remain open until November 15, 2024

For more information about the Coroner appointment, please contact the El Paso County Department of Human Resources at hr@elpasoco.com or 719-520-7486.