Deputy Coroner

Job Description

The Deputy Coroner will investigate violent, sudden, or suspicious death to determine the cause and manner of death and presence of criminal activity.

This position works Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Position Information:

Starting Salary: $25.50 an hour / $53,040.00 annually

Classification:Deputy Coroner

Position Code: CO3005

5-Factor Grade: 109

Work Hours: This position will work and be paid for 80 hours in a 2 week pay period

Current county employees will follow the county's promotion/demotion policy.

Responsibilities:

• Investigates cause and manner of death through witness interviews, physical examination of body, and examination of death scene
• Preserves integrity of death scene
• Communicates with family/friends of recently deceased
• Secures personal effects and property of deceased
• Maintains and organizes physical and computer records
• Conducts field investigations of death scenes
• Prepares samples and specimens for laboratory analysis
• Coordinates with other government agencies and offices in performing death investigations
• Conducts detailed interviews with the family, friends and or/witnesses to establish pertinent facts.
• Prepares accurate, detailed reports encompassing all aspects of the death investigation
• Photographically documents the death scene and the body
• Completes state mandated basic education course and annual continuing education requirements
  • 1 Week course with requirement of successfully passing the exam

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Police and EMT experience preferred
• Experience with computers preferred
• Must be able to pay close attention to details, especially when investigating a death scene, and concentrate on work
• Must be able to cope with the emotional and mental stress inherent to the position and contact with grieving families
• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, a good driving record, reliable transportation, and a willingness to travel within the County as needed

Company Description

Mission Statement:The most livable community with the most efficient and effective public services in Pennsylvania.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!
Cumberland County Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Cumberland County acknowledges and celebrates the unique characteristics of our residents, employees, and visitors. We identify diversity as a strength and consider it a growing, valuable asset of our community. We thoughtfully offer services and opportunities by understanding the different needs of our residents and actively engaging the underrepresented. Everyone who lives, works, and visits Cumberland County will benefit from our commitment to a welcoming environment.

Benefits

Medical Benefits:

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
• United Concordia Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits:

• County Retirement Pension
  • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
  • Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
  • Normal Retirement Options:
    • Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
    • Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options

Paid Time Off:

• Vacation
  • 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
  • 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
  • Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
  • 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• Sick
  • 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
  • No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits:

• Educational Assistance
  • 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance