Deputy Coroner

Deputy Coroner

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice. Examinations: 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. Should an oral exam be necessary, the oral exam will be weighted 100%. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:
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 82 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 82 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 is required at time of appointment. Applicants are encouraged to provide a detailed description of previous employment duties.

Physical Requirements:

A rigid medical examination by the County Physician is required. Minimum Age: 21 years of age by the final filing date. Character:
Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Felony CONVICTIONS will be disqualifying. Misdemeanor CONVICTIONS may be disqualifying. Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background check.

Working Conditions:

Applicants must be willing to deal with death, dead bodies, at times decomposed remains; trauma involved with notification of next of kin; traveling rough terrain to reach death scene; adverse weather conditions; and, to accept call back and stand-by assignments, and work shifts on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week as needed.

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Following an offer of employment, you will be required to submit to post offer medical, psychological, and drug screening tests at county expense. Admittance to each phase of the examination will require a government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date. This examination will establish a 12-month eligible list from which appointments will be made at the Sheriff's Department.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
Health Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision):
Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans;
Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP). Retirement Program:
Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement. Deferred Compensation:
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