THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BEGINNING FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT ARE MET. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

General Knowledge of:

• Investigative principles and techniques
• Techniques of investigative interviewing
• Use of scientific investigative equipment
• Laws and rules of evidence
• Laws pertaining to death and dead bodies
• Criminal, civil, and probate laws
• Physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and techniques used in general medicine or criminal or coroner's investigations

Some Knowledge of:

• Medicine and its subspecialties and techniques
• Methods of recognition, collection, preservation, and analysis of medico-legal and/or criminal evidence
• Prescribed drugs, both generic and name brands, poisons, and other toxic elements and compounds

Ability to:

• Analyze situations and take effective action
• Work effectively under unpleasant conditions
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, medical doctors, law enforcement officers, and distraught persons
• Prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence
• Answer questions of law pertaining to death and dead bodies
• Converse with professional medical personnel on a technical level

Education and Experience:

Option I

One year as an investigator with a city, county, state, military, or federal law enforcement agency, Coroner Department, or Medical Examiner's Office OR two years as an investigator for a nongovernment entity conducting medico-legal investigations.

Option II

Two years in the Orange County class of Forensic Assistant, Forensic Specialist, or Forensic Scientist OR two years in a science or paramedical field such as Autopsy Technician, Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Police Evidence Technician, Criminalist, or any other medical/science related experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge and abilities listed.

Option III

Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Criminal Justice, Biology, Nursing, Forensic Science, Mortuary Science, or other related subject to be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Option IV

Possession of an Associate Degree from an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Biology, Nursing, Paramedic Science, or Mortuary Science combined with some experience as a Reserve Peace Officer, Coroner's Volunteer, Forensic Assistant, Orange County Sheriff's Special Officer, Mortician, Licensed Embalmer, Emergency Medical Technician I, Reserve Firefighter, or other related experience.

License Required:
Possession of a valid California Driver License by date of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must not have been convicted of a felony
• Must pass a background investigation to the satisfaction of the Sheriff-Coroner
• Must be at least 20 years of age by date of appointment
• Be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect exercise of Deputy Coroner powers, as determined by a license examining authority
• United States citizenship or qualify under provisions of California Government Code Section 1031.5
• Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test or California High School Proficiency exam

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbent will be required to successfully complete a Penal Code 832 (Arrest and Firearms) course and the Coroner's Death Investigation course within one year of date of hire, and must qualify for a specialized Basic Post Certificate within the first year of employment.

Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any form of probation and must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Background screening includes completing of a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e.. degree, license, or official transcripts).

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Sufficient vision to distinguish colors and utilize field equipment. Ability to hear well enough to communicate and take direction. Ability to independently reason and analyze data, and to reach objective conclusions. Ability to work under stressful conditions, deadlines, and competing priorities. May be required to lift over 50 pounds.

Environmental and Working Conditions:
Standard office environment in a morgue setting plus field work. Field work may be subject to inclement weather conditions, varying terrain and/or uneven surfaces, heights, and confined spaces. May be exposed to biological agents, chemical agents, fumes, blood and other bodily fluids, offensive odors, contagious diseases, firearms, and pepper spray. May be required to drive a County vehicle. Use of standard office equipment.

Human Resources |Minimum Qualifications

Sheriff Human Resources screens all applications to identify the most qualified candidates for the position based on the skills required to meet the needs of the Department. After the initial screening, the qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Applications must emphasize all the areas in which the applicant has expertise and accomplishments in the specific competencies related to the position.

Application Appraisal Panel |Application Rating (Refer/Non-Refer): An Application Appraisal Panel (AAP) of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen all application materials and rate for job knowledge, competencies and related experience described above. The more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. (The information you provide will be used as a scoring device, so please be descriptive in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.)

Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

ELIGIBLE LIST
After all procedures have been completed, the Sheriff Human Resources will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.

HOW TO APPLY

Only on-line applications will be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of on-line applications. Application information must be current, succinct and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should demonstrate your professional experience and education related to the specific qualifications/duties listed in this bulletin, including areas which you have developed expertise.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Mary Cortez-Valadez at (714) 834-5834 or email at mcortez-valadez@ocsheriff.gov.

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and laws, regulations, and policies regarding COVID-19 are subject to change. The County of Orange is required to comply with any State or County Public Health Orders which may apply as follows:

• Workers in correction facilities and detention centers may be required to provide proof of full vaccination from COVID-19 or to wear a FDA-approved mask and undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays-we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information