Shelby County
Deputy Coroner - Trainee (Part Time)
$11.96 Hourly
Shelby County, AL
Part-time
2018-2403-01
Coroner
02/07/2018
Continuous
$11.96 Hourly
Shelby County, AL
Part-time
2018-2403-01
Coroner
02/07/2018
Continuous
Job Summary
The Deputy Coroner-Trainee position is a part-time, hourly, entry level performing work at the discretion and direction of the Shelby County Coroner. The position is part-time and works 29 hours or less per week. Work involves investigating death scenes, photography, specimen collection, documentation, assisting with the removal of deceased, working with outside agencies and next of kin notifications. This position is required to be on the night and weekend on-call rotation. On the job training is provided by the Coroner or the Senior Deputy Coroner.
Qualifications and Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High diploma for a state accredited high school or G.E.D. equivalent from a state certified program. In the State of Alabama a Certificate of Attendance does not constitute a high school diploma. If you indicate on your application that you have a high school diploma and it is determined that you don't, your application will automatically be disqualified.
- Experience with computers.
- Statues require that all Deputy Coroner's be at least 25 years of age and a resident of Shelby County, Alabama for at least one year prior to hire.
- Medical background (EMT or Nursing) or education that includes successful completion of Human Anatomy and Physiology courses.
- Willing to work non-standard hours.Willing and able to work night and weekend on-call rotation.
- Perform all Physical Requirements as listed below.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Criminal Justice background
- Medical or Legal Death Investigator background.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an indoor office environment and outdoors in extreme weather conditions, unsanitary and bio-hazard conditions and in stressful and sometimes hostile conditions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is medium to heavy in nature and consists of walking, bending, lifting, carrying and driving. Required to assist with lifting human remains.Other Important Requirements and Information
EXAMINATIONS
No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK
As part of the pre-employment procedure, former supervisors, employers, police and FBI files, plus references provided by the candidates shall be checked as a precaution against obtaining undesirable employees. Reference and background checks may or may not be completed prior to an offer of employment, and the information shall be handled as privileged information available to appointing authorities in considering applicants.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING
Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT POST OFFER MEDICAL EXAMINATION
As a condition of employment after receiving a job offer for this position applicants are required to pass a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician designated by Shelby County.
EOE
- Employer
- Shelby County
- Website
- http://www.shelbyal.com
- Address
-
PO Box 1350
Columbiana, Alabama, 35051
- Employer
- Shelby County
- Website
- http://www.shelbyal.com
- Address
-
PO Box 1350
Columbiana, Alabama, 35051
- Deputy Coroner - Trainee (Part Time) Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- It is important that all applicants read the following very carefully before completing the Online Application and responding to the Supplemental Questions to avoid possible adverse action. Applicants misrepresenting information or falsifying information on this Application in any way will result in disqualification, being barred from applying for jobs in the future and if hired or a current employee you may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from employment. In the questions that follow, applicants are asked to provide information about work history, this information may include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you performed. The information and answers provided must be true and must be substantiated and verifiable in the Employment History section of this Application. A reference and background investigation will be performed and any information that is false or that you misrepresent will result in the disqualification of this Application and the revocation of any pending job offer. Also, submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history and education sections of the Application or failure to provide all of the information requested in the Education, Employment History or Supplemental Questions will result in disqualification of this Application. Be thorough and honest when completing the Application and in answering the Supplemental Questions. A thorough background investigation is conducted on all new hires with an offer pending and before a final hiring decision is made. If any information is found to be misrepresenting, fraudulent or omitted for the purpose of concealing unfavorable information, any pending offer of employment will be withdrawn and the applicant will be disqualified and barred from applying with Shelby County in the future. CURRENT EMPLOYEES PROMOTING OR TRANSFERRING FROM A NON-DOT POSITION TO A DOT POSITION: If you are a current Shelby County employee serving in a classified service position which is a non-DOT position and you are selected for promotion to a position that requires a CDL you will be subject to the rules and regulations governing DOT physicals and drug screens. You will be required to submit to a DOT physical and drug screen prior to being granted the promotion. Should you fail the physical, you will remain in your current non-DOT position, unless the physical indicates that you are not fit for your current position. A determination will be made concerning your eligibility to continue employment with Shelby County based on the results of the physical exam. Also, you will be required to submit to a DOT drug screen. If you should fail the drug screen you will be in violation of the Shelby County Drug and Alcohol policy and you will be subject to immediate dismissal. If you are completing this application for someone other than yourself, make sure the applicant is available to review and electronically sign the document before submission. Failure to do so will not change the disqualification rules as stated above. Please check below to indicate that you have read and understand the requirements of completing the Application.
- * QUESTION 2
- I understand that the position that I am applying for is a part time service position and I will work 29 hours or less per week and serve at the pleasure of the assigned department head or supervisor. I also understand that this position and my employment may be terminated at any time with or without cause. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.
- * QUESTION 3
- Please check the box that represents the highest level of education achieved to date. In the State of Alabama, a Certificate of Attendance or Occupational Diploma at the High School level is not equavlent to an High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent. Do not check the High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent box if you received a Certificate of Attendance or Occupational Degree at graduation.
- QUESTION 4
- If you selected an education level higher than high school, please specify your degree or field of study.
- * QUESTION 5
- From what school, institution or college did you received your highest level of education?
- * QUESTION 6
- Are you 25 years of age or older? [Required by Statute]
- * QUESTION 7
- Do you currently live in the county of Shelby in the State of Alabama and have you lived in Shelby County for the 12 month period prior to the date of this application? [This is Required by State Statute]
- * QUESTION 8
- Do you possess actual work experience using a personal computer?
- * QUESTION 9
- Do you possess actual work experience in one or more of the following Microsoft Office software? [Check all that apply.]
- * QUESTION 10
- Do you have experience in the medical field of Emergency Medical or Nursing? [Your response must be supported by your responses in the Work Experience section of your online application.]
- * QUESTION 11
- Have you successfully completed one or both of the following courses? [Your answers must be supported by information contained in the Education Section of your online application.]
- * QUESTION 12
- Do you have work experience in the field of Criminal Justice? [Your response to this question must be supported by your education and/or work experience.]
- * QUESTION 13
- Do you have expereince in one of the following fields: [Your selection must be supported by your responses in the Work Experience section of your online application.]
- * QUESTION 14
- Are you available to work at multiple locations throughout the county as needed?
- * QUESTION 15
- Are you willing to work outdoors?
- * QUESTION 16
- Are you willing to work nonstandard hours and more than 40 hours per week if necessary?
- QUESTION 17
- Please list any special skills, qualifications, training or certifications you have gained from fomer employers or other experiences which you have gained from former employers or other expereinces which relate to the type of work for which you are applying?
- * Required Question