Posting Date
08/07/26
Application Deadline
08/12/26
Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $23.00-$29.00 hourly
Full Pay Range: $23.00 - $37.50 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Medical Examiner
About the Position
The Morgue Operations Supervisor supervises and directs the daily activities of the Morgue Operations section of the Office of the Medical Examiner, which oversees the management of remains, provides data-gathering, recordkeeping, and processing functions for internal and external customers. This position oversees a team of administrative professionals in a 24/365 operation.
This position performs a variety of administrative support functions related to records management, quality assurance, and creation of department policies for the admission and release of decedents to the office.
About Us
Join a team dedicated to providing reliable and trustworthy death investigations in our community! The Office of the Medical Examiner is a county agency charged under Arizona law to perform medical investigations of certain types of deaths. The goal of these investigations is to determine the medical cause (disease and/or injury) of the death to help improve public health and safety. We are looking for service-minded individuals to join our collaborative team to help the people of Maricopa County.
*This is a swing/night shift position with assigned work days of Sunday through Wednesday each week.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
- Three years of responsible administrative experience in a healthcare, funeral home, law enforcement, legal, or similar office environment
- High school diploma or GED
- Post-secondary education may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
- Associate’s degree or higher in Forensic Science, Biology, Mortuary Sciences, or a similar field
- Experience working or volunteering in a Medical Examiner or Coroner’s Office
- Experience working with vital records databases
- Experience working directly with decedents and the chain of custody
- Experience in improving, developing, and implementing training or other organizational procedures
- Experience supervising a team of 10 or more employees
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Job Contributions
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise and direct the daily activities of the Morgue Operations section, including directing workflow, conducting performance management, leading staff meetings, payroll approval, scheduling, and staff selection processes
- Assure section actions follow Department and County policy, procedures, and guidelines; and assist in developing and maintaining procedures and manuals
- Oversee the initial training process for new hires within the Morgue Operations section; partner with the Morgue Operations Lead on the creation and implementation of training materials
- Perform quality assurance evaluations of data entry and develop related statistics and goals to review with staff for compliance and performance management
- Perform periodic observations of staff’s work for quality assurance and adherence to directives
- Oversee the assignment of cases to the appropriate Medical Examiner in the department’s case management database and an electronic case board
- Prepare and monitor purchasing supplies for the Morgue Operations section
- Function as a working supervisor by ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts, including filling in for absences as needed
- Respond to inquiries concerning the status of cases from family members, funeral homes, law enforcement, and other agencies
- Document all calls into the case management system
Remains Management Responsibilities (Oversee and participate in the following duties):
- Admit decedents to the OME by accepting the remains from OME or transportation services personnel, confirming the accuracy and completeness of the chain-of-custody paperwork, and completing admission steps in accordance with policies
- Act as a custodian of decedents by ensuring remains are secured, utilizing equipment to move decedents in the coolers, and performing scheduled cooler audits. Assist in the cleaning, sanitizing, and organization of decedent coolers
- When indicated by policies, obtain photographs, fingerprints, specimens, or other time-sensitive items from decedents
- Release decedents to the party responsible for completing the final disposition of the remains by removing the decedent from the cooler, verifying the case number and identity, and completing appropriate chain of custody paperwork
- Report cooler and equipment concerns and maintenance needs to supervisors
- Ensure equipment exposed to biohazardous material is cleaned after each use
Property, Evidence, and Chain of Custody Responsibilities (Oversee and participate in the following duties):
- Act as custodian of decedent property by ensuring that all items are appropriately documented, secured, and released with appropriate chain of custody paperwork
- Facilitate the release of evidence to law enforcement and complete the associated chain-of-custody documentation
Database Documentation and Clerical Responsibilities (Oversees and participates in the following duties):
- Navigate and maintain information in a case management system and shared task tracking databases, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders when necessary
- Ensure physical documents are completed appropriately, scanned, and filed within the Department’s record management system.
- Contact the decedent’s family to provide exam status updates, the next steps for the family to pursue, and ensure they understand OME timeframes
- Review data in the case management system and associated forms to ensure accurate verification of decedent identity and personal property before release to the correct agency under established protocols
- Coordinate the release of decedents to funeral homes, family/relatives, or other approved agencies
- Route case inquiries from family members, funeral homes, law enforcement, and other agencies to the appropriate OME personnel
- Ensure approved visitors are checked in and badged in accordance with policy before allowing them to enter the OME facility
- Additional duties as assigned
Working Conditions
- This position is sensitive in nature and requires significant strength and emotional stability
- Requires physical handling of decedents and in an environment with malodorous conditions and exposure to biohazardous materials
- Requires the ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds and lift up to 75 pounds
- The Morgue Operations section must be staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. The hours for this position are full-time and can include holidays, nights, and weekends. Shift work may be required.
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.
