Deputy Coroner

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Beaufort
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500857
Division: Elected Official
Department: Coroner
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: 9/23/2026 7:59 AM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Description
The purpose of this position is to investigate and determine the cause and manner of death in all unattended deaths within Beaufort County.

Examples of Duties
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Performs body exams, including history taking, interviews with investigators, family, and or police and medical chart review.
• Performs and formulates on-call and scene investigation/triage decisions.
• Communicates with police, court, and family members.
• Generates death certificates.
• Packs and labels evidence items.
• Reviews, approves, and records cremation requests.
• Participates in quality control, assessment, and improvement activities.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by specialized education or training equivalent to the completion of one (1) year of college-level coursework.
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year of related professional experience.
• Relevant qualifying experience includes experience in one or more of the following areas: law enforcement investigations; emergency medical services as a Paramedic; nursing; death investigation as a Deputy Coroner; or autopsy/morgue services as an Autopsy Technician.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must obtain and maintain American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) certification within two (2) years of hire.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants must attach copies of all applicable certifications and licenses to their application.

Supplemental Information


All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please the Beaufort County Human Resources website.
01


How much related professional experience do you possess in law enforcement investigations, emergency medical services as a Paramedic, nursing, death investigation as a Deputy Coroner, or autopsy/morgue services as an Autopsy Technician?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months but less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 or more years

02


Please select all areas in which you have professional experience:

• Law Enforcement Investigations
• Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services
• Nursing
• Deputy Coroner/Death Investigation
• Autopsy Technician/Morgue Services
• None of the above

03


Please describe your qualifying experience selected above, including your job title, employer, primary responsibilities, and dates of employment. Your response must also be supported by the work history provided in your application.
04


Do you currently possess an active American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) certification?

• Yes
• No

05


If yes, please provide your ABMDI certification number, certification level, and expiration date.
06


I certify that the education, training, certifications, licenses, and work experience identified in my responses are accurately reflected in the education, certification, and employment history sections of my application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question