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Sacramento County Deputy Coroner Level I/II in Sacramento, California
Deputy Coroner Level I/II
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Deputy Coroner Level I/II
Salary
$68,361.12 - $95,776.56 Annually
Location
Sacramento, CA
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
27818-A
Department
Coroner
Opening Date
04/29/2024
Closing Date
5/28/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
The Position
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This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
5/13/2024, 5/28/2024 (Final)
Level I - $ 5,696.76 - $7,271.50 / month
Level II - $6,253.58 - $7,981.38/month
Under general supervision, the Deputy Coroner Level I/II conducts investigations to determine the jurisdiction, circumstances, manner and cause of deaths which occur within the jurisdiction of the Sacramento County's Coroner's Office.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Principles, methods and techniques of investigation and interviewing with emphasis on investigation of deaths to determine cause and manner
Techniques and sources for identifying and locating persons
Rules of evidence and standard techniques for gathering and preserving evidence
Basic anatomy and medical terminology
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases
Medical and laboratory procedures related to death investigation
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Ability to
Understand and follow oral instructions and Coroner's Office procedures and laws
Accurately observe and record information relating to deaths
Deal tactfully and effectively with the public and other governmental agencies in situations that are highly stressful
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with department personnel, law enforcement agencies, other coroner's offices, medical offices, the media, and others
Interpret laws and regulations
Write clear and concise reports, field notes, and correspondence and maintain accurate records using modern office equipment
Analyze and interpret medical and other technical reports relating to investigations and assess them for completeness and accuracy
Learn the use and care of small firearms
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of 60 semester (90 quarter) units from an accredited college or university with at least 9 semester (13 quarter) units of coursework in criminal justice, life science, health science, or other closely related field.
Desirable Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, life science, health science or other closely related field from an accredited college or university is desirable, but not required.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (http://www.personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/EducationalDocumentsGuidelines.pdf) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
General Qualifications
Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.
The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.
Compliance with California Government Code: Each employee of this class shall meet the minimum standards pursuant to California Government Code, Section 1031, as may be amended from time to time.
Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Any permanent resident alien shall be disqualified from holding a position if his or her application for citizenship is denied.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record. In addition, a classifiable set of fingerprints shall be furnished to the Department of Justice and to the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
Be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. For purposes of this section, a medical examination, including psychological screening, shall be required prior to appointment.
License Requirement: Some positions may require possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain a valid license may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules and/or the applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Certificate Requirement: Deputy Coroner Level I: Successful completion of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified PC 832 Arrest and Firearms course and a POST certified Coroner's Death Investigation Course must be successfully completed within one year of appointment.
Deputy Coroner Level II: Successful completion of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified PC 832 Arrest and Firearms course is required at the time of appointment. A POST certified Coroner's Death Investigation Course must be successfully completed within one year of appointment.
Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to:
Lift and move bodies weighing up to 150 pounds with assistance
Assist with carrying dead bodies up and down stairs and steep levees, and in confined areas
Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Working Conditions: Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to:
Handle death in a mature and respectful manner
Tolerate unpleasant aspects associated with traumatic death, bodies of deceased persons in various stages of decomposition, odors and larva
Travel when necessary to conduct business
Make tactful and empathetic death notifications
Work in all weather conditions
Work on-call as necessary including nights, weekends and holidays
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
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. Click here (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sacramento) to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here (https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx) for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For information regarding County jobs:
- www.saccountyjobs.net
Applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during employment examinations: For more information, please review the Job Applicant Exam Reasonable Accommodation Information (https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/DCOJobApplicantExamReasonableAccommodation.aspx) and submit an Employment Exam Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).
GENERAL BENEFITS:
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.
SALARY STEP INCREASES:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.
PAY:
All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.
VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.
HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized.
SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.
PARENTAL LEAVE:
Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.
RETIREMENT:
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.
HEALTH INSURANCE:
The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.
DENTAL INSURANCE:
The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.
LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:
Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
Marriage or Family Relationships
Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.
DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.
SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:
The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.
SELECTION AND PLACEMENT
Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.
Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.
"Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:
If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.
OPEN EXAMINATIONS:
Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.
CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:
Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.
ELIGIBLE LISTS:
Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.
EXAMINATION RATINGS:
Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.
APPEAL PROCESS:
Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.
Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx
OTHER INFORMATION
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.
"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.
CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:
Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.
CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.
SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:
Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.
DRIVER LICENSE:
Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.
AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:
Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:
Become a union member;
Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,
Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.
FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:
Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.
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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.
Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.
In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.
By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
I have read and understood the above instructions
02
The following certificate requirement exists for the job of Deputy Coroner with Sacramento County.
Deputy Coroner Level I: Successful completion of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified PC 832 Arrest and Firearms course and a P.O.S.T. certified Coroner's Death Investigation Course must be successfully completed within one year of appointment.
Deputy Coroner Level II: Successful completion of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified PC 832 Arrest and Firearms course is required at the time of appointment. A P.O.S.T. certified Coroner's Death Investigation Course must be successfully completed within one year of appointment.
I have read, understood, and am willing and able to comply with the certificate requirement for Deputy Coroner with Sacramento County
03
The following physical requirements exists for the job of Deputy Coroner with Sacramento County.
Lift and move bodies weighing up to 150 pounds with assistance
Assist with carrying dead bodies up and down stairs and steep levees, and in confined areas
I have read, understood, and am willing and able to comply with the physical requirements for Deputy Coroner with Sacramento County
04
The following working conditions exist for the job of Deputy Coroner with Sacramento County.
Handle death in a mature and respectful manner
Tolerate unpleasant aspects associated with traumatic death, bodies of deceased persons in various stages of decomposition, odors and larva
Travel when necessary to conduct business
Make tactful and empathetic death notifications
Work in all weather conditions
Work as necessary including nights, weekends and holidays
I have read, understood, and am willing and able to comply with the working conditions for Deputy Coroner with Sacramento County
05
Candidates are required to pass an extensive background investigation and a psychological/medical examination pursuant to Government Code Sections, 1029, 1030, and 1031, prior to being hired as a Deputy Coroner.
I have read, understood, and am willing and able to comply with the background investigation and psychological/medical examination for Deputy Coroner with Sacramento County
06
Select all boxes that show options you are available for and willing to work.
Part-time
Full-time
On-call/Intermittent
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Select the one box that best describes your education as it specifically relates to the job of Deputy Coroner for Sacramento County.
None
Less than 60 semester (90 quarter) units from an accredited college or university
60 or more semester (90 quarter) units from an accredited college or university, with at least 9 semester (13 quarter) units in forensic science, criminal justice, life science, health science or a closely related field such as anatomy, chemistry or mortuary science
Associate's Degree in forensic science, criminal justice, life science, health science, or a related field such as anatomy, chemistry or mortuary science
Bachelor's Degree or higher in forensic science, criminal justice, life science, health science, or a related field such as anatomy, chemistry or mortuary science
08
State college degree earned and/or major field(s) of study. Please attach a copy of your college degree and/or transcripts to this application.
If you have no experience in this area, write none.
09
Select one box that best describes your paid and/or internship experience as it specifically relates to the job of Deputy Coroner for Sacramento County as described in the class specification.
None
Less than one year of full-time, or equivalent, work experience and have not participated in an internship program in a Coroner's Office
Less than one year of full-time, or equivalent, work experience and participated in an internship program in a Coroner's Office that was successfully completed
One or more years of full-time, or equivalent, work experience in paramedicine, nursing, or law enforcement
One or more years of full-time, or equivalent, work experience performing the duties of a medicolegal death investigator (e.g., Sheriff-Coroner, Medical Examiner, or Coroner)
10
Describe your work and/or internship experience as it specifically relates to the job of Deputy Coroner for Sacramento County as described in the class specification.
Be specific regarding your duties and responsibilities. Include employer name, dates of employment, and number of hours worked per week. You may include more than one employer.
If you have no experience, write none.
11
Select the one box that describes your current State of California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certificate. Please provide a copy of your certificate(s) with this application.
I possess a State of California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate
I possess a State of California P.O.S.T. Intermediate or Advanced Certificate
I am currently enrolled in a California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy (An official document showing current academy enrollment must be submitted with your application) or graduated in the last year
I have the ability to obtain a California P.O.S.T. Certificate within one year of appointment
I do not possess a California P.O.S.T. Certificate nor do I have the ability to obtain a California P.O.S.T. Certificate
12
Select all boxes that best describe your training and/or certificates in a field specifically relating to the job of Deputy Coroner for Sacramento County. Please provide a copy of your training and/or certificates with this application.
None
Death and dying training
Grief counseling training
Disaster preparedness training
First responder training
P.O.S.T. certified academy started, but not completed
Completed P.O.S.T. certified academy
American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators certificate
Other trainings or certificates related to death investigation
13
Select the one box that best describes your experience handling firearms.
None
Minimal experience with firearms and/or limited informal firearm training
Successful completion a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified PC 832 Arrest and Firearms course
Formal firearms/weapons training from a branch of the military or other law enforcement agency, or had training as a firearms instructor and/or gunsmith
14
Describe your experience, the type and caliber of the firearms you have experience with, and where you obtained your experience. Also include any related training courses and/or certifications.
If you have no experience in this area, write none.
15
One of the Deputy Coroner's duties, notifying a deceased person's relatives of his/her death, often occurs under or brings about highly stressful and emotionally charged circumstances. Please select the one box that describes your experience.
I do not have experience with death and grief or other highly stressful and emotional situations
I have witnessed a traumatic event or am aware of a death and grief experience of another but had no personal involvement in the event or process
I have experience in highly stressful and emotional situations that are not related to death and grief (e.g. child protective services, crisis counseling, mental health counseling)
I have experience working in highly stressful and emotional environments interacting with family members who are dealing with death and grief. (e.g. Coroner/Medical Examiner's Office, nursing homes, funeral homes, hospital emergency rooms, hospice workers, and first responders)
16
Describe your experience in a situation dealing with death and grief, or another highly stressful and emotional situation of the same magnitude. In your description, be specific as to your role and responsibilities in the situation, your actions and/or reactions, and how the situation concluded. If your experience is through employment; include employer name, dates of employment, and average number of hours worked per week. You may include more than one employer.
If you have no experience in this area, write none.
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NOTE: If you meet the minimum qualifications (via the information you provided on your application and requested documentation), your exam score (based on your supplemental questionnaire responses) places you within the reachable ranks on the resulting eligible list and you are invited to interview; you will be asked to expand on, clarify, and/or provide examples to support your responses on this exam (supplemental questionnaire).
I have read and understood the above instructions
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I have read the General Requirements and Other Requirements as stated on the job announcement.
Yes
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The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.
I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.
Yes.
No.
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Phone
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Website
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