Deputy Coroner I/II (Finance)
The Riverside County Sheriff's Coroner's Bureauis seeking candidatesfor multiple Deputy Coroner I/II positions located in Perris and Indio. The incumbents will be responsible for conducting investigations to determine the cause and mode of death, and the identity of decedents in cases under the Coroner's jurisdiction. Additionally, the Deputy Coroners will be responsible for testifying in court, preparing reports, and performing other related work as required.
The department is seeking candidates with experience in medical terminology, mortuary affairs/transport, law enforcement agency, and/or volunteer experience with the Riverside County Sheriff's Coroner's Bureau or an equivalent agency. Candidates who possess a bachelor's degree or higher in Behavioral Sciences from an accredited college/university are encouraged to apply.
Meet the Team!
The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self.• Receives reports of death from physicians, law enforcement agencies, hospital personnel, and other persons; determines whether the case is within the legal jurisdiction of the Coroner.
• Initiates investigation at the scene of death to determine if death is due to homicide, suicide, accident, or from non-traumatic causes; secures physical, scientific, and pathological evidence such as clothing, weapons, drugs, bodily fluids, specimens, and photographs physical evidence and the scene of death.
• Fingerprints decedents; attempts to verify the identity of the decedent; interviews witnesses; locates and notifies relatives of the death.
• Speaks with physicians regarding the decedent's medical history; checks medical records and other sources to gather information necessary to ascertain the cause of death.
• Determines if case falls within the jurisdiction of the Deputy Public Administrator; notifies the Deputy Public Administrator or acts as ex-officio Public Administrator on evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Testifies in court; prepares and writes reports clearly and concisely. Deputy Coroner I
Salary:
$31.80 - $46.03 Hourly
$5,512 - $7,978 Monthly
$66,154 - $95,740 Annually
Education: Graduation from high school, possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. exam.
Experience: None
Knowledge of: Procedures for gathering information and interviewing techniques; investigative principles and techniques and basic rules of evidence; physiology, anatomy and medical terminology used in describing cause of death.
Ability to: Learn Coroner specific investigative principles and techniques, rules of evidence and physiology, anatomy and terminology used in describing the cause of death; analyze situations and take effective course of action in adverse circumstances; perform physical activities of the position; work under unpleasant conditions; deal effectively with distraught persons in a sympathetic and tactful manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships; attend and pass classes to attain 832 certification and POST certified Coroner's Death Investigation Course.
Deputy Coroner II
Salary:
$35.22 - $51.86 Hourly
$6,103 - $8,988 Monthly
$73,247 - $107,859 Annually
Education: Graduation from high school, possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. exam.
Experience: One year of conducting investigations in order to determine the cause and mode of death on cases within a Coroner's jurisdiction.
Knowledge of: Investigative principles and techniques including investigative interviewing; rules of evidence; physiology, anatomy and medical terminology used in describing cause of death.
Ability to: Effectively utilize Coroner specific investigative principles and techniques, and follow rules of evidence; prepare correspondence and reports with appropriate physiology, anatomy and medical terminology used in describing the cause of death; analyze situations and take effective course of action in adverse circumstances; perform stringent physical activities of the position; work independently and under unpleasant conditions; deal effectively with distraught persons in a sympathetic and tactful manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Other Requirements
Must meet California State minimum standards for peace officers as stated in Government Code Section 1031.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.What's Next? This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Sheriff's Office may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.
Contact If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Joe Olivares at JOMendoz@rivco.org or 951-955-9554.
