What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Coroner position at Anderson County?
Deputy Coroner
DATE: May 21, 2026 CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
POSITION: Deputy Coroner
DEPARTMENT: Coroner
Responsibilities:
The Deputy Coroner is primary responsible for determining the manner and cause of death within the jurisdiction of Anderson County per South Carolina State Statue definitions. The Deputy Coroner is appointed at the discretion of the Coroner. The Deputy Coroner may do and perform any or all the duties appertaining to the office of the coroner.
The Deputy Coroner is a sworn officer and is authorized to carry firearms, operate emergency vehicles, and conduct investigations in accordance with South Carolina Law.
Requirements:
- Attained the age of twenty-one years before appointment
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Paramedic, EMT, Nurse, Forensic Specialist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or Law Enforcement Officer preferred
- Medicolegal Death Investigation Training, Medical Training, Pharmacology, Photographer, Evidence Preservation, etc preferred or any equivalent combination or training and experience to meet the qualification of the position
Required Licenses or Certifications, Registrations, and Additional Qualifications
- Current South Carolina Driver’s License
- Must complete the South Carolina Basic Coroners Academy within one (1) year of appointment
- Must meet annual Firearms Qualifications
- Must meet requirements for NCIC Certification
- Must meet annual Vehicle Operations Qualifications
- Minimum one (2) year of experience as a Paramedic, EMT, Nurse, Forensic Specialist, Pathology Specialist, Medical Laboratory Technician or Law Enforcement Officer, preferred.
- Medicolegal Death Investigation Training, Medical Training, Pharmacology, Photographer, Evidence Preservation, etc., preferred
- Additional certifications may be added at the discretion of the Coroner