Responsibilities

Under direction, the Supervising Coroner Technician plans, organizes, supervises and coordinates the activities of the lower-level staff in the operations of morgue services, supervises preparation of bodies for autopsies and assists forensic pathologists during autopsies.

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 11/7/2025, 11/21/2025 (Final)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either: One year of full-time paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Senior Coroner Technician.

Or: Three years of full-time paid experience in morgue services assisting pathologists with autopsies using a variety of techniques to prepare specimens and/or evidence, one year of which must have been in a supervisory or lead worker capacity.

Or: Three years of full-time paid experience, which includes two years of full-time paid experience assisting pathologists with autopsies using a variety of techniques to prepare specimens and/or evidence, AND one year of full-time paid experience as a supervisor or lead worker in: a science research or surgical laboratory; a mortuary assisting in the preparation of bodies for burial; a medical setting; or similar experience.

Compensation

MONTHLY $5,507.10 - $6,692.04

How to apply

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.

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