Deputy Sheriff

Posting number: 202600477 Department: County Sheriff Job classification: Deputy Sheriff (County) Posting type: Open Categories: Law Enforcement Summary The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office provides a dynamic and diverse work environment, blending rural and urban settings while serving a population of approximately 325,000. While primarily focused on law enforcement duties outside Lincoln city limits, the proximity to Nebraska's capital offers unique challenges and rewards. If you're driven by a passion to serve and are highly motivated, the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office presents an opportunity for a fulfilling and impactful career. We offer a wide range of career paths for sworn officers, all within a profession that’s both exciting and deeply rewarding. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional development, advancement, and special assignments. The Sheriff's Office places great emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance, with wellness programs that include on‑day workout time, a full-service Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and most patrol deputy positions operating on a four‑day workweek with three consecutive days off. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional development, advancement, and special assignments. The Sheriff's Office places great emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance, with wellness programs that include on‑day workout time, a full-service Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and most patrol deputy positions operating on a four‑day workweek with three consecutive days off. Certified law enforcement officers may be given a higher starting wage at the discretion of the Sheriff. Qualifications High school graduate or GED.; no conviction of a felony; valid driver's license; must be 21 years old and a U.S. Citizen. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications listed on the application will be eligible for the written testing. ATTENTION: Prior to completing the supplemental questions below, please review the Law Enforcement Certification Standards. Physical standards may also be accessed through a provisional link at the bottom of the list of Law Enforcement Certification Standards. Chapter 8 of the Nebraska Crime Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice sets forth specific rules and regulations of which we must comply. If you do not meet these requirements you may be disqualified from our process. #J-18808-Ljbffr