Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County Sheriff Coroner's Bureau has an opportunity for multiple Deputy Coroner I/II positions 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 ordering autopsies or requesting other services, testifying in court, preparing reports, and performing other related work as required.

The most competitive candidates will possess experience in a mortuary, medical environment, or law enforcement/military agency. Additionally, candidates that possess volunteer experience with the Riverside County Sheriff Coroner's Bureau are also desired .

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.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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 liver temperatures; photographs physical evidence and the scene of death.

• Fingerprints decedent; attempts to verify the identity of the decedent; interviews witnesses; locates and notifies relatives of the death; requests identification specialists for assistance in criminal or special cases.

• 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.

• Orders autopsies or requests other services from toxicologists, bacteriologists, and other skilled examiners to aid in determining an exact 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 evenings, weekends, or holidays.

• Testifies in court; prepares and writes reports clearly and concisely.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Deputy Coroner I

Salary:

$26.03 - $41.39 Hourly

$4,511.94 - $7,174.28 Monthly

$54,143.23 - $86,091.41 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:

$29.91 - $47.57 Hourly

$5,185.20 - $8,246.16 Monthly

$62,222.37 - $98,953.92 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Veterans' Preference

The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here .

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.

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.

Contact If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Joe Olivares at JOMendoz@rivco.org or 951-955-9554.

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect through the RSA Benefit Trust. The County provides a monthly Flexible Benefit Credit contribution to the RSA Benefit Trust on behalf of each RSA member as governed by the applicable RSA Memorandum of Understanding towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.


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  Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
  

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options (Nationwide or VALIC). Employees may contribute bi-weekly deduction up to the annual maximum on a pre-tax basis as governed under IRS regulations.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0< 3 years = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 700 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year. The actual dates of County holidays are set by governing MOU language.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: May use accrued Sick Leave, not to exceed five (5) working days

DISABILITY: Long-term Disability benefit is offered to RSA members through the Riverside Sheriff's Association. Benefits may be payable provided the member meets the eligibility requirements.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable RSA Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding or through the Riverside Sheriff's Association. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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