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SHERIFF'S CORONER INVESTIGATOR I
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BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state. And maintenance of valid Class C California Driver License issued by the California…
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SHERIFF'S CORONER INVESTIGATOR I

County of Santa Cruz -
Santa Cruz, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
6 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Dependent health insurance coverage
Vision insurance
Bereavement leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

Anatomy knowledge
Investigative interviewing techniques
Spreadsheets
Court testimony
High school diploma or GED
Medical forensic evidence collection
Non-CDL Class C
Investigation evidence collection
Desktop applications
Legal evidence
Chain of custody
Investigative reports
Productivity software
Associate's degree
Medical terminology
Forensic reports

Full Job Description

COUNTY OF S ANTA CRUZ
INVITES YOU TO APPLY FOR:

SHERIFF’S CORONER

INVESTIGATOR I

Supplemental Questionnaire Required

OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL
Job # 26-RA1-01

Salary: $7,677– 9,715 / Month**
**September 2026 – 3.5% increase to base pay

Closing Date: Friday, August 28, 2026

County Equity Statement
Equity in action in Santa Cruz County is a transformative process that embraces individuals of every

status, providing unwavering support, dignity, and compassion.
Through this commitment, the County ensures intentional opportunities and access, fostering an

environment where everyone can thrive and belong.

THE JOB: Under general supervision, conducts investigations to identify deaths that fall under the jurisdiction
of the Coroner’s Office and to determine the cause and manner of deaths; determines the identification of the
deceased and notifies the next of kin; collects and preserves forensic evidence; collects and reviews medical
records; safeguards the personal effects of the decedent; prepares and submits reports on the death
investigation to the Forensic Pathologist; works closely with all agencies concerned with the decedents death;
and performs other related duties as assigned.

THE CURRENT VACANCIES ARE FOR ONE FULL-TIME POSITION AND ONE LIMITED-TERM* POSITION.
The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future positions
county wide during the life of the eligible list.

* Limited-Term positions are distinguished from regular permanent and probationary positions because they
are established for a specific duration and do not confer Civil Service employee rights beyond the designated
employment period.

Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Apply online at: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge
and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR G.E.D CERTIFICATE AND A MINIMUM OF AN ASSOCIATE

DEGREE IN FORENSIC SCIENCE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, NURSING, OR OTHER RELATED FIELDS
AND

ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE IN A MEDICAL, NURSING, OR INVESTIGATIVE FIELD

Successful completion of the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Coroner's Death Investigation
Course and PC 832 Arrest Course, within twelve months of appointment. Successful passage of the Registry
Certification (Basic) examination from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI), must
be completed within two years of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITION: Capable of performing all the classification’s essential functions, as
summarized in the typical tasks section of this job specification with or without reasonable accommodations.
Tasks require the ability to manipulate/maneuver up to 100 pounds of body weight, often combined with
bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; typically involves some combination of climbing and
balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; occasionally requires hiking in mountainous terrain
while carrying equipment. Sensory Requirements: Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities
and differences between shade, degree or value of colors, shapes, forms, textures, or physical appearance
associated with job-related objects, materials, tasks, or people; occasionally requires ability to differentiate
sounds and odors. Environmental Factors: Exposure to variable temperatures, confined workspaces, and
heights; strong unpleasant odors; infectious bio-hazardous materials, such as blood, urine, and semen, which
might cause chronic disease or death; dust, pollens, chemical irritants; toxic substances; individuals who may
be hostile and abusive; evidence that may be disturbing, such as homicide evidence. Hours: May be required
to work flexible hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays and be subject to holdover and callback duty; and to
provide a telephone number or means by which employee can be reached. License Requirement: Possession
and maintenance of valid Class C California Driver License issued by the California State Department of Motor
Vehicles by the time of appointment.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Ability to pass a full background investigation.

KNOWLEDGE: Some knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology; California Penal Code,
Government Code, Health and Safety Code, and Welfare and Institutions Code relating to the function,
jurisdiction and authority of the Coroner's Office; principles and techniques of death investigations including
interviewing methods and techniques; rules of evidence regarding chain of custody and methods to preserve
and safeguard evidence; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable
software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, and databases.

ABILITY TO: Work closely with Forensic Pathologist when investigating cause, manner, and circumstances of
unattended or traumatic deaths; read and understand medical charts; maintain professionalism in tragic and
emotional situations; establish and maintain effective working relationships; create accurate and
comprehensive reports of the findings of a death investigation; gather, analyze, correlate, and preserve
forensic evidence; testify in court; demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills; work alone
and independently; use critical thinking skills in problem solving; and perform strenuous physical activities
including lifting and moving dead bodies.

THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you have
met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement. If
you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination
of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as
described on your application and supplemental questionnaire. You must pass all components of the
examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer
qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination,
the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your
application and supplemental questionnaire. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another
examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and
supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room
510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications
will meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing
date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.

Women, people of color and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability that
requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new
employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

ANNUAL LEAVE - 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years of service. Available for vacation
and/or sick leave.
HOLIDAYS - 14 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County
contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN - County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent
coverage.
RETIREMENT - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA
Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average
compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security.
LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
DISABILITY INSURANCE - Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the State Disability
Insurance (SDI) program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll deductions.
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to
have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.”
H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax program.
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) - Employees may elect this pre-tax program to
cover qualifying health care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.

NOTE: PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

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