Do you have experience leading staff in a fast-paced forensic environment and a passion for supporting medicolegal investigations? Take the next step in your career – apply today for Forensic Autopsy Room Supervisor!
The Medical Examiner's Office has an immediate opening for a Forensic Autopsy Room Supervisor.
The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment.
Interviews will be held the week of August 10, 2026. Job offers will be made the following week.
The Forensic Autopsy Room Supervisor oversees daily autopsy room operations and supervises staff supporting the Medical Examiner’s Office. This position coordinates critical forensic functions, ensures proper handling and processing of decedents, and supports Deputy Medical Examiners during medicolegal investigations and autopsy procedures.
For more information on this job description, please visit the Forensic Autopsy Room Supervisor job classification page.
Hiring Timeline & Dates
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
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Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after the interviews conclude.
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Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
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Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. Qualifying education/experience:
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Successful completion of an accredited Pathologists' Assistant Training Program, with at least three (3) years full-time specialized applicable experience as a Pathologists' Assistant, OR
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Possession of a valid California Embalmer's License, with at least three (3) years of full-time specialized applicable experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities (e.g. occupations such as medical technicians, medical laboratory technicians, hospital technicians or mortuary technicians that include the handling of human remains), OR;
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An associates of science degree or higher in Mortuary Science or Human Science (e.g. biology, nursing, medical/surgical assisting, emergency medicine, anatomy, physiology), or related field, AND one of the following:
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At least three (3) years of experience as a Forensic Autopsy Specialist in a Medical Examiner or Coroner's Office, OR;
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At least three (3) years of full-time specialized applicable experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities (e.g. occupations such as medical technicians, medical laboratory technicians, hospital technicians or mortuary technicians that include the handling of human remains)
Blind Applicant Screening
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The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Working Conditions
Exposure to deceased persons, caustic chemicals and fumes, decomposed tissue, and noxious odors. Exposure to computers and X-ray equipment. May be required to work varied shifts (6:30am-5pm), holidays and weekends (6:30am-5pm); no night shifts.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Background Investigation
Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Felony convictions will be disqualifying. Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, truth verification or other examination or test.
Evaluation
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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