Deputy Coroner Investigator

Job Description:

Deputy Coroner Investigator

Description

The Job

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Coroner Division is recruiting for Deputy Coroner Investigators who assume authority at the scene of a death and are responsible for investigations concerning deceased persons whose deaths fall under the jurisdiction of the Sheriff-Coroner.

Above average strength, endurance, and agility are needed due to the nature of the work, as the positions require hiking and climbing, as well as the ability to lift, drag and haul heavy objects and dead bodies weighing as much as 300 pounds or more to remove them from the scene of death using acceptable removal techniques.

For more detailed information, refer to the Deputy Coroner Investigator job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific, benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1) Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony and must successfully pass an extensive background investigation which includes a fingerprint check, polygraph, and psychological evaluation.

2) Must meet California P.O.S.T. Commission approved peace officer standards, requiring above average strength, endurance, and agility.
3) Must be available to work throughout the County and various shifts; including weekends and holidays, as well as on call/standby as needed.
4) A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
5) Must possess and maintain a certificate or successfully complete a California P.O.S.T. basic Coroner's Academy/Death Investigation Course within one (1) year of hire.
6) Must possess a P.C. 832 certificate (Laws of arrest, search and seizure) or successfully complete by the end of the probationary period.
7) Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifying experience must have been ob tained within the last five (5) years.

Must meet one of the following options:

Option A: One (1) year of full-time experience as an investigator at a Medical Examiner/Coroner or other law enforcement agency in any of the following capacities: Deputy Coroner Investigator, Medical Examiner Investigator, Deputy Sheriff, Police Officer, Deputy Marshal, or District Attorney Investigator.

Option B: Two (2) years of full-time experience as an Autopsy Assistant assisting with autopsies in a forensic pathology setting.

Option C: Two (2) years of embalming experience as a Licensed Embalmer with a current California Embalmer License.

Option D: Two (2) years of full-time experience with primary responsibility for processing crime scenes in the field for a law enforcement agency including the identification, documentation, collection of physical evidence, and writing investigative reports. Experience equivalent to a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Crime Scene Specialist .

Option E: Two (2) years of full-time experience primarily conducting low-level death investigations for a law enforcement or coroner agency, which includes field response, in-patient deaths, delayed reportable deaths, investigative report writing, fingerprinting, and assisting with the search of unidentified persons. Experience equivalent to a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Service Specialist within the Coroner Division.

Option F: Two (2) years of participation in the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Coroner Division Volunteer Program, including successful completion of the Investigations Pathway Training and a minimum of 120 volunteer hours. Letter verifying program participation and completion of required hours must be submitted with the application.

Option G: Two (2) years of full-time experience as a Certified Paramedic, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse which involved direct patient care of seriously ill and/or terminally ill patients.

Desired Qualifications

An excellent candidate understands this position deals with highly sensitive issues, requiring empathy, discretion, and organizational skills. This candidate will successfully pass an in-depth background investigation and is aware that this position requires working various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Experience in a California Coroner's or Medical Examiner's Office is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Examination : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, June 26, 2026.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, use this link to access the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form and submit within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.


Specialized Peace Officers Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 6/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$73,257.60 - $103,209.60 Annually