Job Description
ABOUT THE POSITION
This recruitment is intended to establish a pool of qualified candidates for the Forensic Pathologist III/IV. The pool will not be used to fill any immediate vacancies but will instead be utilized to fill future vacancies within the Sheriff's Office.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the Forensic Pathologist III/IV. This position performs autopsies and evaluates historical and law-enforcement investigative information in order to establish cause and time of death and whether death was due to natural causes, accident, suicide, homicide, or is undetermined.
Salary Range:Forensic Pathologist III
$107.50 - $153.78 Hourly
$18,633.71 - $26,655.56 Monthly
$223,604.49 - $319,866.73 Annually
Forensic Pathologist IV
$118.25 - $169.15 Hourly
$20,495.94 - $29,319.69 Monthly
$245,951.26 - $351,836.34 Annually
Additional Benefits- 11% Difficult-to-Recruit differential
- Relocation pay may be available. See the policy here.
- Educational loan repayment assistance is available. See the policy here.
The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Performs autopsies and evaluates historical and law-enforcement investigative information in order to establish cause and time of death and whether death was due to natural causes, accident, suicide, homicide, or is undetermined.
• Collects medical evidence such as trace evidence and secretions; performs chemical and/or microscopic examination of tissues and fluids, and submits samples of body fluids, tissues and other findings to laboratories for toxicology and clinical laboratory examination when analysis may be required.
• Prepares detailed reports of findings, confers with judicial and law enforcement personnel and assists in interpreting autopsy findings for the purpose of reconstructing events leading to suspected homicides or suicides.
• Signs death certificates, gives testimony at inquests, Coroner Review processes, and in court trials.
• Keeps informed of current techniques, procedures and equipment in forensic pathology; conducts special research projects as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment
Please contact Brittney Mathis at 951-955-5358 or [email protected]. Please allow 1-2 business days for response to general inquiries.
Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veterans Service Coordinator for County of Riverside is Martin Rivera.
Qualifications
Immediate Fill
