Deputy Coroner

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.

Mission Statement – York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement – York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

About the Department:  The main task of the Coroner's Office is to determine both the medical and legal causes for deaths in York County with priority focused on sudden, suspicious as well as deaths that occur for no apparent reason. The Coroner is a County official whom is elected to serve a 4-year term.  The Coroner, an elected constitutional officer, has jurisdiction over all deaths investigated by their office. Generally, the Coroner is responsible for investigating all suspicious and violent deaths, as well as all deaths that occur outside of a hospital or nursing home. In addition to the aforementioned scenarios, the Coroner and Coroner's office are also responsible for investigation of all deaths that occur less than 24 hours after patients are admitted to the hospital as well as all emergency room deaths.

The York County Coroner's Office is excited to hire an exempt Deputy Coroner to join their team! The purpose of this position is to investigate all deaths in the County, to include natural, accidental, suicide, and homicide deaths, and determine a cause and manner of death.

Full Salary Range: $51,057.55 - $79,129.40 per year. Salary is determined based on experience and/or education.

Our Total Compensation Package:

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program) 
• 11 Paid Holidays 3 Optional Holidays 
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings 
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
• Paid uniforms

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Operates a vehicle and drives to the location of a death and thoroughly examines the body for wounds, injuries, or other trauma as well as signs of foul play. 
• Photographs the body and documents anything that is seen. 
• Interviews those on scene to discuss events leading up to the death as well as any medical issues. 
• If family is unavailable, the coroner locates information to notify family members. 
• Coordinates with other agencies such as a forensics unit, law enforcement, highway patrol, EMS, and the fire departments to manage the scene. 
• Collects, logs, and stores personal effects found on the body into evidence in the Coroner’s Office. 
• Schedules and attends autopsies and requests toxicology on all necessary decedents. 
• Communicates results of toxicology and other reports to the deceased’s family.
• Determines cause and manner of death.

Experience and Education:  

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years investigating causes of death or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Certifications and Licenses:  

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI), is a requirement after one year of employment.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.Physical Demands:
Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses:
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Essential Safety Functions:
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job.

Salary : $51,058 - $79,129