Deputy, Sheriff (Lateral Entry)

Omaha, NE
Douglas County Sheriff

Salary: $33.05 – $45.95 Hourly

Closing Date: 5/15/2025

Position Summary:

Deputy Sheriffs perform field and office law enforcement duties. As uniformed or non-uniformed officers, they patrol assigned areas; transport mentally ill persons to appropriate institutions; serve Court Orders; investigate violations of law; apprehend violators; gather and preserve evidence; appear as court witnesses; under Court Order, replevin property; carry out eviction procedures; collect delinquent taxes; conduct Sheriff’s sales required by law; investigate accidents and render aid to the public; make reports; book, guard and transport prisoners as required by law and by the Sheriff; provide Court security and supervise civilian employees of the Sheriff’s Office when necessary.

Requirements:

  • Candidate must have graduated from high school or must possess a certificate that certifies an educational development of at least a high school graduation level (G.E.D).
  • Applicant must be employed as a sworn law enforcement officer working 100 hours or more per year in this capacity, and maintain an active law enforcement certification. Applicants from a jurisdiction other than the State of Nebraska must complete the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center (NLETC) Reciprocity Course within one (1) calendar year of hiring.
  • Applicants who have qualifying Military Police experience will also be considered if they can provide supporting documentation for the reciprocity process.
  • Must be of good character and must not have demonstrated a disregard of the law to such an extent that usefulness, as an employee would be impaired.
  • Vision of 20/20 uncorrected to 20/20 corrected; normal depth perception; no permanent or ocular abnormality including color blindness.
  • Must have attained the age of 21 years at the time of certification from the NLETC.
  • Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License at the time of application, time of hire, and throughout employment.