Deputy Coroner (Part-Time, Non-Exempt)

Champaign-County; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

AFSCME Union Contract

Job summary

Champaign County is seeking a Deputy Coroner (Part-Time, Non-Exempt) to work with the coroner, forensic pathologist, and staff on death investigations and autopsies. The role requires performing external examinations, documenting evidence, and identifying remains.

The position involves diverse hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with mandatory orientation for skills assessment at a later date. AFSCME union contract applies.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Illinois driver’s license with clear driving record.
• Must pass state and national criminal background check.
• Must pass a physical fitness test.
• Ability to work varying day and on-call night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Typing speed of 50 words per minute.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software.

Responsibilities

• Writing detailed investigation reports.
• Reviewing patient medical records.
• Interacting and communicating with medical personnel, law enforcement, and families.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the morgue and storage facility.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Typing 50 wpm

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Position Type:
  Champaign County/ Deputy Coroner (Coroner)
• Date Posted:
  9/8/2026
• Date Available:
  10/26/2026
• Closing Date:
  09/22/2026

Job Title: Deputy Coroner (Part-Time, Non-Exempt)

Reports To: Coroner

Hours: Varied, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

SUMMARY

The Deputy Coroner works directly with the coroner, the forensic pathologist, and other staff during death investigations and autopsies. This position requires the ability to perform comprehensive death investigations which includes interacting with deceased human remains by performing external examinations, documenting and collecting evidence, and identifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Include but not limited to the following as other duties may be assigned:

• Writing detailed investigation reports.
• Reviewing patient medical records.
• Interacting and communicating with medical personnel, law enforcement, and families.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the morgue and storage facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must have valid Illinois driver's license with a clear driving record.
• Must be able to pass a state and national criminal background check.
• Must be able to pass a physical fitness test.
• Ability to work varying day and on-call night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Be able to type 50 wpm.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software.
• (Preferred) Knowledge and understanding of general medical terminology.
• (Preferred) Minimum two years during the past five years verifiable background/experience and/or training/education in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • Anatomy/Physiology
  • Criminal Justice/Forensics
  • EMS/Fire/Law Enforcement
  • Funeral Directing
  • Patient Care

Please Note: All applicants selected to proceed further in the application process will be required to attend an in-person mandatory orientation meeting scheduled at a later date. During this orientation, a minimum skills assessment test will be administered to applicants to assess baseline forensic death investigation knowledge.

COMPENSATION

• Wage Rage: $22.04 - $32.53 per hour, depending on qualifications.
• This is a part-time union position under the Agreement set by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Union Contract.

Questions and requests for accommodation may be sent to Whitney Shreves, Chief Deputy Coroner, by email.