Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting for a Deputy Civilian Coroner. Under direction of the Sheriff-Coroner, the deputy civilian coroner will perform examinations and investigations into determining the cause, manner, and circumstances related to the death of deceased persons.

Who We Are

The Lewis & Clark County Sheriff's Office is the chief Law Enforcement agency in Lewis & Clark County, Montana. It is comprised of over 120 employees including sworn officers, detention officers and professional support staff. The Sheriff's Office provides general law enforcement, detention functions, rural fire support and search and rescue operations for the citizens of Lewis & Clark County in a service area of over two million acres. Additionally, this agency provides specialized regional services to the entire county and contract law enforcement to specific areas.

The Sheriff, who is elected by the residents of Lewis & Clark County, is the chief executive officer of the agency. He and his command staff manage the day-to-day investigations, evidence management, civil process and a number of support operations necessary to provide full law enforcement coverage and services for Lewis & Clark County.

Currently, the Sheriff's Office provides regional/resident law enforcement services in Lincoln and Augusta as well as contract law enforcement services at Canyon Ferry Lake during the summer. These services include general patrol services and the D.A.R.E. program, as well as any necessary investigative services.

Mission Statement

Dedicated to providing professional law enforcement services in partnership with the community.

Vision Statement

To enhance the quality of life in Lewis & Clark County through progressive law enforcement, quality personnel, innovative training and incorporating the latest technology.

Benefits

Benefits Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!

Includes: • Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage;

• Traditional Plan - cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees;
• High Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and a additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees;
• PureView Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents;
• Retirement plans;
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays;
• Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25, 000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee;
• Wellness Screening Incentive;
• Gym Membership Reimbursement;
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance;
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify! o https://fed-pro.org/public-service/

Other Benefits Includes:

• Working in a fast-paced environment;
• Opportunity to serve on a variety of different committees;
• Professional development and training opportunities;
• Cost of living increases;
• Market adjustments;
• Step based wage increases;
• Paid parental leave.

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year experience working with evidence, inventory control, inventory management, or related. Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice or Human Anatomy and Physiology and Inventory management/control, paramedic or other relevant, experience preferred. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Successful applicant must attend Coroner Basic Course within six (6) months of appointment.