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Deputy Medical Examiner II-25415909

County of San Diego

County of San Diego, CA, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jun 2026

💰 $335,150/yr($300,560/yr – $335,150/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 25415909

Department: Medical Examiner, County

Job classification: DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety, Medical Examiner

Summary

The County of San Diego Medical Examiner's Department is currently recruiting for Deputy Medical Examiners.

Apply Today for an exciting career with an award-winning agency!

The application process is open until filled.

Board-certified Forensic Pathologists with non-forensic subspecialty training (i.e., Neuropathology, Cardiac Pathology, Pediatric Pathology, etc.) are encouraged to apply!

The hiring step for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Future Salary Increases:

** June 2027 – 4.60% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.60% Market Adjustment)

Recruitment Bonus:

$1,250 Upon completion of the hiring process

$1,250 After successful completion of the probation period

**May be eligible for relocation allowance up to $8,000.

Employee Referral Program:

***Hard-to-recruit positions qualify for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided.***

Deputy Medical Examiners determine the cause of death for the deceased in the custody of the Medical Examiner. Deputy Medical Examiner II is the journey-level class for the Deputy Medical Examiner series. Incumbents in this class possess Board Certification in Forensic Pathology and are specialized physicians responsible for conducting post-mortem examinations to determine the probable cause of death. They confer with the Chief Medical Examiner, Chief Deputy Medical Examiner, and law enforcement agencies to assist them in interpreting autopsy findings for the purpose of reconstructing events leading to a suspected or actual homicide or suicide.

Desirable Traits

In addition, the department desires candidates that can communicate effectively, is a knowledge worker, is customer focused, values and respects others, is driven to excel, enjoys teamwork and collaboration, desires and values continuous learning, demonstrates ethical behavior, and is supportive of change.

Hiring Process and Timeline
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

A valid license to practice medicine in the State of California is required at the time of appointment (State of California Business and Professions Code 2135); AND,
At least one (1) year of experience in the field of medical legal death investigations and possession of Board Certification in Forensic Pathology.

Please read the Deputy Medical Examiner II job description for more information.

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