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Deputy Coroner

County of San Mateo Coroner's Office, San Mateo, California

Salary: $106,558.40 - $133,161.60 Annually

Final Filing Date: Oct 30, 2025

Under general supervision, the Deputy Coroner investigates circumstances pertaining to the death of a human being, determine the identification of the deceased, collect and preserve evidence, collect records, notify the next of kin, safeguard personal effects of the decedents, work closely with all agencies connected with the decedent's death and prepare and submit reports on the death to the Coroner.

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Duties

Investigate deaths falling under the jurisdiction of the Coroner.
Report findings to determine necessity for inquests.
Take photographs for forensic pathologist and case file.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Lift and move bodies of the deceased.
Take charge of bodies, evidence and property of the deceased.
Establish identification of deceased persons; locate and notify relatives.
Gather evidence and interview witnesses to establish circumstances of death and responsibility.
Cooperate with law enforcement agencies to obtain evidence in violent deaths.
Appear as a witness in court.
Serve subpoenas, summon jurors and witnesses; notify interested parties as to time and place of inquests.
Prepare data to assist forensic pathologist in autopsies.
Prepare reports of medicolegal investigations and other official activities; maintain required records.
May do inventory, assess value of, and store personal effects; prepare them for disposal by auction or bid; may assist in auction sale and distribution of personal property in accordance with court orders.
Investigate estates of deceased persons for the purpose of inventory and protection of assets.
Perform related duties as assigned.

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