Supervising Deputy Coroner (Open & Promotional)

County of San Mateo; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of San Mateo Coroner's Office seeks a Supervising Deputy Coroner to lead investigations, coordinate casework, and supervise deputy coroners. This role requires a calm, compassionate approach and strong judgment in sensitive fatalities within San Mateo County.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, hold a California POST certificate or higher, and be willing to work around the clock, including holidays, with possible on-call duties and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a California POST Certificate or higher.
• Position requires 24/7 shift work including holidays and potential on-call duties.

Skills

Compassionate

Shift work flexibility

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

California POST Certificate or higher

Job description

The County of San Mateo Coroner's Office is seeking a dedicated and compassionate candidate to fill the role of Supervising Deputy Coroner.

Eligibility / Requirements

• The Supervising Deputy Coroner position requires applicants to have graduated from high school or to possess an educational equivalent.
• San Mateo County Coroner's Office is a California POST agency and requires all Deputy Coroners to possess a California Basic POST Certificate or higher.
• The Supervising Deputy Coroner position requires shift work 24 hours a day, seven days per week, including holidays. In addition, this position may require on-call availability to respond to incidents outside of scheduled shifts. The Supervising Deputy Coroner may be subject to overtime beyond the end of a shift, mandatory overtime, or coverage for unplanned vacancies or emergencies.

Benefits

We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)

In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.

As a County employee, you’ll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.

Equal Opportunity

The County is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.

About the County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.