Assistant Medical Examiner

2 weeks ago

Bakersfield, California, United States Kern County, CA Full time
Compensation: $5,657.26 Monthly

Work Location: Bakersfield, CA

Employment Type: Shift - Full Time

Job Reference: 8873

Department: SHERIFF

Position Overview

This role is part of a continuous recruitment process and may close at any time without prior notice.

Assessment Process:
Evaluation (Weight 100%): of training, education, experience, interest, and personal suitability for the role based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral assessment, and application review.

Should an oral assessment be required, it will carry a weight of 100%.

Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 70% in each segment of the evaluation process.

Essential Qualifications:
The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time, compensated investigative experience that imparts knowledge of investigative methodologies and techniques.

Successful completion of Penal Code Section 832 course is required prior to employment; or, successful completion no later than the first anniversary of employment as an Assistant Medical Examiner. Continued employment beyond the one-year probationary period is contingent upon completion of the Penal Code Section 832 course and satisfactory job performance.

Candidates must successfully complete a firearms training course as mandated by the Sheriff-Coroner within the one-year probationary period. Carrying a firearm is a requirement.

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is necessary.

***Candidates are encouraged to provide a comprehensive description of prior job responsibilities

Physical Demands:

Medical Evaluation: A thorough medical examination by the County Physician is mandatory.

Minimum Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 21 years of age by the final application date.

Character Standards: Candidates must possess a reputation for integrity and reliability. Felony CONVICTIONS will disqualify applicants. Misdemeanor CONVICTIONS may also be disqualifying. A comprehensive background check will be conducted prior to appointment.

Work Environment: Candidates must be prepared to handle situations involving death, deceased individuals, and at times, decomposed remains; manage the emotional trauma associated with notifying next of kin; navigate challenging terrains to reach death scenes; endure adverse weather conditions; and accept on-call and standby assignments, as well as work shifts on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week as required.

This position operates within the Kern County Sheriff's Office. For additional information about the department, please refer to their official website.

About Kern County

Kern County employees contribute to meaningful opportunities within our community. Each employee and every action plays a role in enhancing and fortifying our county.

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Commitment to Excellence
Kern County is dedicated to fostering a culture that encourages excellence, innovation, and ongoing improvement. This initiative is based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to transform government operations by enhancing their work environment, optimizing taxpayer resources, and improving services for residents.

Focus on Development
We consistently promote growth and development among our employees. Kern County fosters a culture of innovation that enables employees to explore creative and efficient methods to accomplish their tasks. We provide access to training and ongoing professional development to ensure our employees have opportunities for career advancement.

Additional Information

All Kern County employees are designated as "Disaster Service Workers" in accordance with state and local laws. As Disaster Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work or report for duty as soon as feasible following a significant emergency or disaster.

Entry to the examination will necessitate a valid government-issued photo identification.

Candidates unable to present proper identification must coordinate with the Human Resources Division prior to the examination date.

A background investigation may be conducted for this classification.

Upon receiving a job offer, candidates may be required to undergo post-offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligibility list from which immediate appointments will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be filled as necessary. Successful candidates will remain on the eligibility list for a period of twelve months, unless otherwise specified by the Civil Service Commission.

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

This recruitment is eligible for the Employee Referral Award Program. For information on the Employee Referral Award Program, or to submit a referral form, please refer to the relevant link.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our

Kern County is an ADA compliant and equal opportunity employer, encouraging all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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Kern County Employee Benefits

*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are currently eligible for the following benefits as outlined below:

: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also available. Employees may select from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires both employer and employee contributions and provides retired employees with a pension based on salary, years of service, and age at retirement.

: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account, which is then disbursed upon retirement.

Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
  • The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee payroll warrants
  • The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
: EAP is available to assist you in managing your life

: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits, which can be deducted on a pre-tax basis: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan, and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 designated days (per calendar year)

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