Deputy Coroner Manager
Requirements
Examinations: Appraisal (Weight 100%): of training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the work based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of application.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the exam process.
Minimum Qualifications/ Employment Standards:
A Bachelors degree in administration of justice, public administration, criminalistics, forensic science, biological or physical sciences, Chemistry or a related field AND two (2) years supervisory experience in a coroner/public administrator environment or a public agency working with death investigations.
OR
Any combination of education from an accredited college or university with course work in public administration, administration of justice, or related field and experience in a coroner/public administrator environment or a public agency working with death investigations equivalent to six (6) years, two of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
OR
Ten (10) years of experience working in a coroner/public administrator environment or a public agency working with death investigations, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory capacity AND valid registration as a certified American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigator.
A valid California Driver’s License is required at the time of employment.
Completion of a certified Penal Code 832 course in arrest and firearms is required at the time of employment.
Salary
- $48.62 – $58.10 Hourly
- $3,889.43 – $4,648.23 Biweekly
- $8,427.10 – $10,071.17 Monthly
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
- 3 Days of Paid Winter Recess Leave
- Up to 80 Hours of Paid Time Off Per Year
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Deferred compensation
Deputy Coroner
Job Description
Under supervision to investigate and report on cases of death which fall within the jurisdiction of the Coroner’s Office. Conducts investigations to determine mode, manner, cause of death and identity of decedents; checks medical records and other sources to gather information necessary to ascertain cause of death; requests various specialists such as toxicologists, bacteriologists and other skilled persons to aid in arriving at cause of death within defined procedural limits; cooperates with all law enforcement agencies in obtaining evidence in cases of violent death.
Requirements
The equivalent of two (2) years of full time, paid investigative experience which provides knowledge of investigative principles and techniques.
Successful completion of Penal Code Section 832 course, prior to employment; or, successful completion no later than the first anniversary of employment as a Deputy Coroner. Employment beyond the one year probationary period is contingent upon completion of the Penal Code Section 832 course and satisfactory work performance.
Applicants must successfully complete a firearms course as prescribed by the Sheriff-Coroner within the one year probationary period. Applicants are required to qualify and carry a firearm.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Physical Examination: A rigid medical examination by the County Physician is required.
Minimum Age: 21 years of age by the final filing date.
Salary
- $30.27 – $36.18 Hourly
- $2,421.64 – $2,894.08 Biweekly
- $5,246.89 – $6,270.51 Monthly
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
- 3 Days of Paid Winter Recess Leave
- Up to 80 Hours of Paid Time Off Per Year
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Deferred compensation