Deputy Sheriff

Papillion, NE
Sarpy County Sheriff

Salary: $31.91 – $44.78 Hourly

Closing Date: 8/7/2025

Position Summary:

The deputy participates in law enforcement activities in an effort to protect life and property, enforce local, state and federal laws and to prevent, detect and/or investigate criminal activity. Formal testing through Merit Commission, which may include a written test, scenarios, panel questioning and/or any other requirements as set forth by the testing authority.

Essential Functions:

  • Adheres to Sheriff’s Office directives, general orders and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) at all times, notifies a supervisor regarding any violations.
  • Provides training for probationary deputies, when assigned.
  • Assists in the review, evaluation, and development of programs, policies and procedures; when assigned.
  • Confers with the sergeant on daily tactical matters, unusual or difficult problems, the progress of cases, and other related issues.
  • Completes detailed and accurate reports and other official records that document activity or involvement in all incidents.
  • Provides testimony in court proceedings as necessary.
  • Ensures uniforms, vehicles and equipment are adequately maintained and in proper working order.
  • Performs appropriate activity that protects those in immediate danger of injury or death at the hand of another person or persons.
  • Responds to incidents of injury or accidents and summons or administers medical or other aid.
  • Restores and maintains order in areas of individual, family, or public crisis.
  • Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in law enforcement; represents the department in a variety of local, state and other meetings; as assigned.
  • Ensures all departmental memos, records, and reports are routed to the appropriate personnel, according to established departmental procedures.
  • Answers inquiries from the general public; receives citizen complaints and handles situations and/or refers individuals to appropriate sources of resolution.
  • Operates and maintains assigned departmental vehicle and equipment according to established procedures. Equipment includes but is not limited to; two-way radio and other communication devices; cameras, authorized weapons, authorized restraints, etc.
  • Utilizes computer programs in the establishment and maintenance of records and reports; to conduct research and obtain information.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the general public, coworkers, subordinates, other law enforcement and governmental agencies and county officials.

Requirements:

  • Must possess, or obtain by time of hire, a valid operator’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.
  • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age by date of graduation from Sarpy Douglas Law Enforcement Academy.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
  • Must be free of any convictions of crimes punishable by imprisonment in a state or federal penitentiary for a term of one year or more for which a pardon has not been received.
  • Must pass a security clearance check conducted on a national and local level, including criminal record and polygraph examination.
  • Ability to meet Department’s physical standards.
  • Successfully complete basic training at the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Academy and all portions of the Sarpy
  • County Sheriff’s Office probationary deputy training program.