Beaufort County

Deputy Coroner

Beaufort County  •  Beaufort, MY (Onsite)  •  9 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 202500857

Department: Elected Official

Division: Coroner

Job classification: Deputy Coroner

Posting type: Open

Categories: Code Enforcement, Community Development, Emergency Management

Summary

The purpose of this position is to investigate and determine the cause and manner of death in all unattended deaths within Beaufort County.

Examples of duties

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

  • Performs body exams, including history taking, interviews with investigators, family, and or police and medical chart review.
  • Performs and formulates on-call and scene investigation/triage decisions.
  • Communicates with police, court, and family members.
  • Generates death certificates.
  • Packs and labels evidence items.
  • Reviews, approves, and records cremation requests.
  • Participates in quality control, assessment, and improvement activities.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by specialized education or training equivalent to the completion of one (1) year of college-level coursework.
  • Requires a minimum of one (1) year of related professional experience.
  • Relevant qualifying experience includes experience in one or more of the following areas: law enforcement investigations; emergency medical services as a Paramedic; nursing; death investigation as a Deputy Coroner; or autopsy/morgue services as an Autopsy Technician.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
  • Must obtain and maintain American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) certification within two (2) years of hire.
  • IMPORTANT: Applicants must attach copies of all applicable certifications and licenses to their application.

Supplemental information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.

Beaufort County

About Beaufort County

Beaufort County, SC, is located between Charleston, SC, and Savannah, GA. The County Seat is located in the City of Beaufort. Other municipalities in Beaufort County are the towns of Bluffton, Port Royal, and Hilton Head Island, as well as the communities of Fripp Island, St. Helena, Yemassee. Beaufort County Government provides services such as Parks and Leisure, The Beaufort County Channel, The Register of Deeds, The County's Library System and the Sheriff's Department.

The County is known for its various festivals and events, including the annual Water Festival, Bluffton's Mayfest, and the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament, an annual stop on the PGA Tour. Beaufort County boasts a strong military presence, consisting of the Naval Hospital, the Marine Corps Air Station and Parris Island, the Marine Corps training grounds.

For a full description of services, as well as events and happenings, visit the county's website at www.beaufortcountysc.gov or find us on Facebook and Twitter, Instagram and The County Channel's YouTube channel.

Beaufort County Social Media Comment Policy

Purpose:

The purpose of Beaufort County's participation in social media is to enhance communication, collaboration, information exchange, and transparency from the County to its residents. Beaufort County uses social media to educate residents, learn about needs and concerns, contribute to relevant conversations, and promote Beaufort County programs and services. Beaufort County Government's Social Media Comments Policy provides people who choose to comment on social media postings made by the County with guidelines for engagement. Please note that some social media posts submitted by Beaufort County Government on their social media sites may have comments disabled by utilizing the tools offered through each social media platform. https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/public-information/social-media-comment-policy.html

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Beaufort, SC
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
beaufortcountysc.gov
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