Salary: $33.05 - $45.95 Hourly
Location : 3601 No. 156th Street, Omaha, NE, NE
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 10235
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 06/19/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

The Position
Please download the Personal History Statement (CLICK HERE) in addition to completing your online application. Personal History Statements must be completed and sent to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office prior to interviews being conducted.
The tentative testing date for the Deputy Sheriff's Exam will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2026. More details regarding testing location and time will be sent via email after the conclusion of the posting
Essential Functions

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.

The work involves responsibility for the protection of life and property; for the prevention, detection and investigation of crime; and for maintaining law and order. The work involves an element of personal danger and may be performed either in plain clothes or in uniform. Specific assignments are received from superior officers and are carried out in accordance with established rules an procedures found in the General Orders of the Sheriff's Office.

Deputies must be able to act with good judgment without direct supervision in meeting emergencies. Work is reviewed through reports, inspections and observations of results obtained.
Education and Work Experience and Other Requirements

Education:
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).

Character:
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.

If adverse information relative to a potential employee's character and/or background is developed during the course of the routine background investigation, the Sheriff will explore this during the oral interview and make the decision relative to hiring. Such decision must be consistent with Article V, Section G of the Merit Commission Rules.

Physical:
Vision of 20/200 uncorrected to 20/20 corrected; normal depth perception; no permanent or ocular abnormality including color blindness.

Any indication of organic, active or irreversible disease of the ear shall result in disqualification. Hearing must be such that the applicant can understandably receive frequencies of normal voice range.

Successful completion of a physical examination by a physician designated by the Commission.

Age:
Must have attained the age of 21 years at the time of certification from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center.

License:
Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License at both the time of application and at the time hired.

Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Insurance including health, dental, vision, and life
• Pension
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• 13 Holidays
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Deferred Income plans (457 plan)
• EAP
• Health Savings Accounts

01

The tentative testing date for the Deputy Sheriff's Physical Exam will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2026. There will be no makeup days offered. The physical test consists of the Physical Readiness Entrance Test (PRET) in which an applicant will be required to meet the 30% standard in relation to Vertical Jump, Sit-ups, 300 Meter Sprint, Push-ups, and 1.5 mile run. More details regarding the testing location and times will be sent via email after the conclusion of the posting. Do you understand this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

02

The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), Reading and Language sections, will be offered on various dates the week prior to the physical test for applicants that have not already taken and passed the TABE exam. More details regarding the testing locations and times will be sent via email after the conclusion of the posting. In addition, applicants that have not taken and passed the TABE exam may contact Lt. Chris Ivener at [email protected] prior to the posting closing date to take the exam earlier. Those who have already taken and passed the TABE exam will be required to submit copies of their passing scores in order to waive this requirement. Do you understand this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

03

The Personal History Statement (link provided in posting) must be completed and delivered to the Sheriff's Office prior to being scheduled for an interview. Do you understand this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

04

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• No High School Diploma/GED
• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year of college
• 2 years of college
• 3 or more years
• Bachelor's Degree
• Graduate School or higher

05

Did you fully complete the education section with the school's name, address, and credits/degree for all schools (If available, please attach copies of diplomas and/or transcripts to the application. A high school diploma or equivalent must be received by our office prior to the interview date)?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you or have you ever been a certified law enforcement officer (Corrections and Military Police do not apply to this question)?

• Yes
• No

07

If law enforcement certified, list Date and State of Certification and attach a copy of your certification. If not certified, list N/A.
08

Applications are effective only until the next examination is given, the hiring process may take up to one year, and applicants not selected may apply again for future job postings. Applicants must submit a new application to be eligible to participate in any subsequent examination. It will be incumbent upon the applicant to notify the Sheriff's Office, in writing, of a change of address. Do you understand these requirements?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you able to successfully perform the Essential Functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you able to meet the Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you aware that after passing the written and physical agility tests, selected applicants will be required to successfully complete all elements of the selection process including: -Structured Interview-Polygraph Exam-Background Investigation-Psychological Examination-Medical Examination-Drug Screen-Physical Fitness Entrance Examination (Cooper Standard) composed of an aggregate of exercises (push-ups, sit-ups, 300 dash, 1.5 mi. run) for which you must meet a cumulative minimum score of 30% based on your age.

• Yes
• No

12

Are you claiming Veterans Preference points?

• Yes
• No

13

Are you claiming Disabled Veterans Preference points?

• Yes
• No

14

If you answer yes to claiming Veterans and/or Disabled Veterans Preference, you must attach to your application, before submission, a copy of your DD214 including your character of service (and IF disabled, verification of disability from the VA), OR if you are a spouse of a 100% disabled veteran, you must attach a copy of your spouse's DD214, showing character of service, a copy of the veteran's disability verification from the Department of Veteran's Affairs demonstrating a 100% permanent disability rating, and proof of marriage to the veteran; OR if you are a spouse of an active service member, you must attach a copy of your spouse's active service orders and proof of marriage to the active service member. Do you understand this requirement that documents must be attached?

• Yes
• No
• I am not claiming Veteran's Preference

15

If you are currently serving in the military, you will be required during the background investigation process to provide a letter from your commanding officer indicating present activity. Do you understand this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

16

If you have served in the military, were you ever subject to an Article 15 and/or a Captain's Mast Discipline?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

17

Are you or were you active in the military? If yes, please list the military branch and provide the dates of service?
18

Regarding your employment, did you list ALL of your employers including summer and part-time jobs as well as military service?

• Yes
• No

19

You must provide at least five references who have known you for at least five years on the application, none of whom should be relatives. Did you provide at least five?

• Yes
• No

20

Starting with your present address, list chronologically ALL of your residences for the past 10 years. Include dates of residence and complete address including zip code.
21

Have you ever been convicted of a violation of any criminal statute whether felony or misdemeanor, or do you currently have a charge pending for any felony, misdemeanor, or other criminal offense excluding minor traffic violations?

• Yes
• No

22

Have you smoked Marijuana or ingested any cannabis products containing THC within the last 24 months?

• Yes
• No

23

If answer to Question 21 is yes, when was the date that you last used Marijuana and/or cannabis products containing THC? (Title 79, Chapter 8 of the Nebraska Police Standards Advisory Council Rules and Regulations requires applicants to not have used marijuana for any purpose in the last two (2) years prior to acceptance into the law enforcement academy.)
24

Have you illegally used any dangerous drugs or narcotics to include anabolic steroids, not including marijuana, within the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No

25

If answer to Question 24 is yes, when was the date that you last used the dangerous drugs or narcotics to include anabolic steroids?
26

Have you illegally sold, produced, cultivated or transported for sale marijuana or another controlled substance?

• Yes
• No

27

You must possess a valid driver's license at the time of hire and throughout employment. Do you understand this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

28

Please list the State, Number and Expiration Date of your Driver's License.
29

Have you been convicted of driving while intoxicated or under the influence in the last two years?

• Yes
• No

30

If answer to Question 29 is yes, when was the date and location of the conviction for driving while intoxicated or under the influence?
31

You must be 21 years of age or older prior to graduating as a certified law enforcement officer. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

32

The Sheriff's Office operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days per year. Do you have the ability to conform to a work schedule which may include weekends, holidays, varied shifts and work hours, overtime, and emergency call-ins?

• Yes
• No

33

Douglas County provides a defined benefit pension plan. Employees have a mandatory contribution of 8.5% deducted from each paycheck. The county matches the employee's contribution. Is this acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

34

The following questions will be for the criminal background check. The information will be confidential and used only for the Deputy Sheriff position. It will not be used for any other purpose. We must collect the information in order to conduct the background check. What is your Social Security Number?
35

What is your birth date?
36

If applicable, please list any aliases used and/or maiden name.
37

According to Title 79, Chapter 8 of the Nebraska Police Standards Advisory Council Rules and Regulations, an applicant must be or will be a citizen of the United States prior to completion of certification training. Are you currently a citizen of the United States?

• Yes
• No

Required Question