Deputy Coroner


DATE: August 6, 2025 CLOSING DATE:


POSITION: DEPUTY CORONER


DEPARTMENT: CORONER


Responsibilities:


The Deputy Coroner is responsible for determining the manner and cause of death within the jurisdiction of Anderson County per South Carolina State Statue definitions. The Deputy Coroner is appointed at the discretion of the Coroner. The Deputy Coroner may do and perform any or all of the duties pertaining to the Office of the Coroner.


The Deputy Coroner is a sworn officer and is authorized to carry firearms, operate emergency vehicles, and conduct investigations in accordance with South Carolina Law.


Requirements:


  • Must be 21 before appointment.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Paramedic, EMT, Nurse, Forensic Specialist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or Law Enforcement Officer preferred
  • Medicolegal Death Investigation Training, Medical Training, Pharmacology, Photographer, Evidence Preservation, etc preferred or any equivalent combination or training and experience to meet the qualification of the position


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and Additional Qualifications:


  • American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (D-ABMDI) Certification required within three (3) years of appointment
  • Current South Carolina Driver�s License
  • Must Complete the South Carolina Basic Coroners Academy within one (1) year of appointment
  • Must obtain certification at a minimum as an Emergency Medical Technician within one (1) year of appointment
  • Must meet annual Firearms Qualifications
  • Must meet requirements for NCIC Certification
  • Must meet annual Vehicle Operations Qualifications
  • Additional certification may be added at the discretion of the Coroner

Salary

USD 36,108 - 47,175 /yearly

Yearly based

Location

SC , United States Anderson, SC, United States

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