Deputy Coroner Level I/II
Under general supervision, the Deputy Coroner Level I/II conducts investigations to determine the jurisdiction, circumstances, manner and cause of deaths which occur within the jurisdiction of the Sacramento County's Coroner's Office.
Knowledge of
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
- Principles, methods and techniques of investigation and interviewing with emphasis on investigation of deaths to determine cause and manner
- Techniques and sources for identifying and locating persons
- Rules of evidence and standard techniques for gathering and preserving evidence
- Basic anatomy and medical terminology
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases
- Medical and laboratory procedures related to death investigation
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Ability to
- Understand and follow oral instructions and Coroner's Office procedures and laws
- Accurately observe and record information relating to deaths
- Deal tactfully and effectively with the public and other governmental agencies in situations that are highly stressful
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with department personnel, law enforcement agencies, other coroner's offices, medical offices, the media, and others
- Interpret laws and regulations
- Write clear and concise reports, field notes, and correspondence and maintain accurate records using modern office equipment
- Analyze and interpret medical and other technical reports relating to investigations and assess them for completeness and accuracy
- Learn the use and care of small firearms
Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of 60 semester (90 quarter) units from an accredited college or university with at least 9 semester (13 quarter) units of coursework in criminal justice, life science, health science, or other closely related field.
Desirable Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, life science, health science or other closely related field from an accredited college or university is desirable, but not required.
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.