Deputy, Sheriff (Lateral Entry)

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Deputy, Sheriff (Lateral Entry)

Salary

$31.93 - $44.39 Hourly

Location

NE, NE

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

9588

Department

Sheriff

Opening Date

05/06/2024

Closing Date

6/14/2024 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. 

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 and procedures found in the Standard Operating Procedures 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).

Experience:
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.

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 verbal interview and make the decision relative to hiring.  Such decision must be consistent with Article V, Section G of the Merit Commission Rules.

Physical Demands:
Vision of 20/20 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.

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 NLETC.

License:
Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License at the time of application, time of hire, and throughout employment.

Douglas County is an EOE - Disability/Veterans

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions


 

Douglas County is an EOE - Disability/Veterans

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
Have you downloaded and printed the mandatory Personal History Statement (link provided in posting)?
  • Yes
  • No
02
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • High school diploma/GED
  • 1 year of college
  • 2 years of college
  • 3 or more years of college
  • Bachelor's Degree
03
Are you now, or have you been employed, as a sworn law enforcement officer working 100 hours or more per year in this capacity in the last two years or do you have qualifying Military Police experience (supporting documentation for the reciprocity process will be required). Military Police experience is defined as: The military member's Primary Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) for which they attended a certifying and/or advanced military police academy
  • Yes
  • No
04
If the answer to question #3 is no, are you eligible for reactivation of your Law Enforcement Certificate under the terms defined by the Nebraska Crime Commission and the Police Standards Advisory Council?
  • Yes
  • No
05
If claiming experience as a military police officer, did your duties involve frequently carrying and qualifying with a sidearm (defined as a semi-automatic pistol or revolver), rifle or shotgun?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
06
Are you, or have you, ever been a certified law enforcement officer? (Federal, State, and local Corrections Officers do not qualify).
  • Yes
  • No
07
Please list the date and state of certification.
08
If you are, or have ever been, a certified law enforcement officer, has your certification ever been suspended, terminated, or voluntarily surrendered?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Did you attach a copy of your Law Enforcement Certificate to your application?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Applicants from a jurisdiction, other than the State of Nebraska, must pass the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and complete the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center (NLETC) Reciprocity Exam. You must successfully coordinate a testing date, pass the written exam, and pass either a Cooper Test or an alternate Physical Fitness Test offered by the NLETC at the time of the exam. Do you agree to this condition of employment?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
11
Did you fully complete the education section with the school's name, address, and credits/degree for all schools?
  • Yes
  • No
12
You must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at the time of hire and throughout the course of employment. Do you understand this condition of employment?
  • Yes
  • No
13
Please list the state, number and expiration date of your driver's license.
14
Are you able to successfully perform the Essential Functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation?
  • Yes
  • No
15
Are you able to meet the Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
  • Yes
  • No
16
If you answer yes to claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach to your application, before submission, a copy of your DD214 including page 4 identifying 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. I understand this requirement that documents must be attached.
  • Yes
  • No
  • I am not claiming Veteran's Preference
17
Do you qualify for Military Disability preference?
  • Yes
  • No
18
If you are currently serving in the military, please attach a letter from your commanding officer indicating present activity. Did you attach the letter to your application?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
19
Are you, or were you, active in the military? If yes, please list the military branch and provide the dates of service?
20
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
21
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
22
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.
23
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
24
If you answered "yes", please list offense(s) and date(s) of occurrence(s). NOTE: A conviction record is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered in relation to the position applied for.
25
Have you smoked Marijuana or ingested any cannabis products containing THC within the last 24 months?
  • Yes
  • No
26
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
27
Do you understand that the expected duration of the selection process could be up to six (6) months?
  • Yes
  • No
28
Do you understand that selected applicants may be required to complete all elements of the selection process including: - Structured Interview - Polygraph Exam - Background Investigation - Psychological Examination - Medical Examination - Drug Screen - Physical Abilities Testing (Out of State Certified Only) Do you agree to these conditions of employment?
  • Yes
  • No
29
Do you understand that applicants not selected may apply again for future job postings?
  • Yes
  • No
30
Do you understand that regardless of experience level, you will be required to complete the FTO process as a new recruit, which at times may limit access to the public?
  • Yes
  • No
31
The current contract of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office allows for pre-certified applicants to be hired at a rate of pay that is based on their years of experience as a certified law enforcement officer. Is this acceptable to you?
  • Yes
  • No
32
The Sheriff's Department 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
You must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire. Do you understand this condition of employment?
  • Yes
  • No
34
The following questions will be used for the criminal background check. The information is 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 date of birth?
36
If applicable, please list any aliases used and/or maiden name.

Required Question

Agency
Douglas County (NE)
Address
1819 Farnam Street, Suite 505

Omaha, Nebraska, 68183
Phone
402-444-6188