Job Description:
Corrections Deputy - Sheriff's Office
Description
CORONER REMOVAL TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Title: Coroner - Removal Technician
Pay Grade: Casual Grid
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Code: CO110CR
Effective Date: December 2023
Revision Date: December 2023
NATURE OF WORK
Under general supervision, performs transportation services of decedents under the jurisdiction of the Coroner's Office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
• Responds to the scene of a death as directed by Deputy Coroner.
• Works with team members to facilitate the removal of the decedent from the scene.
• Transports the decedent to the morgue or other locations as directed by the case Deputy Coroner.
• Secures the decedent at the morgue as directed by the case Deputy Coroner.
• Completes all required documentation regarding decedent transports and vehicle operations.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is performed in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather for extended periods of time; heavy physical demands with the ability to lift and maneuver 100lbs, and frequent use of a personal computer. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
High School diploma or GED equivalent; must possess a valid Driver's License and clean driving record. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be able to successfully complete a background check and a physical capacities test. Specific technical training and certifications may be required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of:
• County policies and procedures.
• Applicable Federal, state, and City codes, laws, statutes, and ordinances.
• Principles and practices of scene safety and security.
• Techniques of lifting decedents and securing a death scene.
Job Title: Coroner Removal Technician Job Code: CO110CR
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• Principles of record keeping and records management.
• Customer service and public relations methods and practices.
• Basic concepts/procedures related to the criminal justice system.
• Basic procedures and techniques of evidence preservation.
• Procedures for death scene and evidence preservation and documentation.
Skills in:
• Reading, understanding, interpreting and applying relevant County, State and Federal statutes, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Maintaining accurate records.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Salary:
$5,345 - $5,896/mo.