Kendall County Coroner's Office - Coroner's Assistant (PRN)
Location: Kendall County Forensic Science Center - Yorkville, Illinois
Reports to: Forensic Services Manager
Position Type: Part-Time / PRN (Non-Exempt)
Salary/Pay Rate: $15.00/Hour (with structured progression up to $25.00/Hour)
Deadline to Apply: Until Filled
The Kendall County Coroner's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Coroner's Assistant (PRN).
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Forensic Services Manager, the Coroner's Assistant (PRN) assists Deputy Coroners with field death investigations and supports postmortem examinations (autopsies) at the Kendall County Forensic Science Center.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Scene Support: Respond to death scenes to assist investigators with moving/lifting decedents, transporting decedents, and procuring equipment.
- Morgue Operations: Assist with property/body intake, inventory of personal property, and complete computerized database entries.
- Health & Safety: Clean and sanitize the morgue and autopsy suite in compliance with safety procedures.
- Family Support: Interact compassionately with next-of-kin and families on scene at the direction of sworn personnel.
Work Schedule & Call Requirements:
- General Call-Out: Must be available to respond to short-notice or no-notice call outs to support 24/7 operations. (No-notice call outs receive a minimum of 4 hours of compensation)
- On-Call Commitment: Requires taking a minimum of one weekend of on-call duty per month.
Compensation & Pay Progression Scale
The Kendall County Coroner's Office utilizes a fixed wage scale to reward longevity and experience:
- 0-1 Year: $15.00/Hour
- 1-2 Years: $20.00/Hour
- 2-5 Years: Structured annual increases from $21.00/Hour to $23.00/Hour
- 5+ Years: $25.00/Hour
Assistants who respond to after-hours call outs receive a minimum of 4-hours of compensation.
Assistants who demonstrate strong performance are eligible for promotion to sworn positions including Deputy Coroner ($25.00-$35.00/Hour) and Senior Deputy Coroner ($30.00-$40.00/Hour) as positions become available.
This position receives annual Personal Leave in accordance with the Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA).
This position does not receive heath insurance benefits and is not eligible for contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension Plan.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education Requirements: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- License Requirements: Must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver's License and good driving record.
- Residency Requirements: Must reside within Kendall County or the approved residency boundaries covering portions of Kane, Will, Grundy, LaSalle, DeKalb, or DuPage counties within 6 months of hire (see the residency requirements policy HERE).
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift, carry, drag, or move 200lbs or more with assistance, and maintain composure under highly stressful, emotional, and graphic conditions.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a completed Kendall County Coroner's Office Employment Application (available HERE) along with your resume to [email protected].
Kendall County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), it is the policy of Kendall County to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Kendall County Coroner's Office using the contact information listed above.
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Click here to download the Kendall County Coroner's Office Employment Application
Click here to view the Kendall County Coroner's Office Residency Boundaries Policy
