Deputy Coroner Investigator

Job Description:

Deputy Coroner Investigator

Description

The Job

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Coroner Division is recruiting for Deputy Coroner Investigators who assume authority at the scene of a death and are responsible for investigations concerning deceased persons whose deaths fall under the jurisdiction of the Sheriff-Coroner.

Above average strength, endurance, and agility are needed due to the nature of the work, as the positions require hiking and climbing, as well as the ability to lift, drag and haul heavy objects and dead bodies weighing as much as 300 pounds or more to remove them from the scene of death using acceptable removal techniques.

For more detailed information, refer to the Deputy Coroner Investigator job description.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS

Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 15

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HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIRMENET PERKS

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

- Medical and Dental: Family Coverage

- Vision: Employee Coverage

- Premium Subsidies to offset health costs

- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified health care expenses

- Up to 4 weeks with accruable vacation

- 11 days accruable sick leave with unlimited accrual

- 14 paid holidays

- Perfect attendance leave

- Generous Retirement (sbcera.org)

- Retirement reciprocity may be available!

- 457(b) Deferred plan w/ Match

- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
- Post Pay
- Intermediate $1.70/Hr
- Advanced $2.68/hr
- $3,000 Annual Tuition Reimbursement
- Department Provided Equipment
- $400 Uniform Allowance
- Shift Differentials
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Wellness Program

Commuter Services - Employee Discounts

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

At the time of appointment, applicants must:

1) Be fingerprinted and pass an intensive background investigation, which will include a drug test, polygraph and psychological evaluation; must not have been convicted of a felony.
2) Meet California P.O.S.T. Commission approved peace officer standards, requiring above average strength, endurance, and agility.
3) Be available to work anywhere in the County and to work various shifts, weekends and holidays, as well as on-call/standby as needed.
4) A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Incumbents must:

5) Possess and maintain a certificate or successfully complete a California P.O.S.T. basic Coroner's Academy/Death Investigation Course within one (1) year of hire.
6) Possess a P.C. 832 certificate (Laws of arrest, search and seizure) or successfully complete by the end of the probationary period.
7) Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifying experience must have been ob tained within the last five (5) years.

Must meet one of the following options:

Option A: One (1) year of full-time experience as an investigator at a Medical Examiner/Coroner or other law enforcement agency in any of the following capacities: Deputy Coroner Investigator, Medical Examiner Investigator, Deputy Sheriff, Police Officer, Deputy Marshal, or District Attorney Investigator.

Option B: Two (2) years of full-time experience as an Autopsy Assistant assisting with autopsies in a forensic pathology setting.

Option C: Two (2) years of embalming experience as a Licensed Embalmer with a current California Embalmer License.

Option D: Two (2) years of full-time experience with primary responsibility for processing crime scenes in the field or investigating in-patient deaths/delayed reportable deaths or unidentified persons investigations for a law enforcement agency, including the identification and collection of all pertinent physical evidence.

Option E: Two (2) years as a member of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Coroner Division autopsy assistant internship/volunteer program which includes a minimum of 120 morgue hours. Letter indicating volunteer membership and completion of morgue hours must be submitted with the application.

Desired Qualifications

An excellent candidate understands this position deals with highly sensitive issues, requiring empathy and organizational skills. This ideal candidate will successfully pass an in-depth background investigation and is aware that this position requires working various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Experience in a California Coroner's or Medial Examiner's Office is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Examination : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, February 7, 2025 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

Specialized Peace Officers Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits*, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 2/7/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$71,115.20 - $100,193.60 Annually