Deputy Sheriff

ABOUT THE ROLE The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is seeking highly motivated individuals driven by a passion to serve. This role offers 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. The office provides a wide range of career paths for sworn officers within an exciting and deeply rewarding profession. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional development, advancement, and special assignments. The Sheriff's Office emphasizes maintaining a healthy work-life balance, with wellness programs that include on-duty 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. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Perform law enforcement duties primarily outside Lincoln city limits - Serve the community in both rural and urban settings - Engage in professional development and potential special assignments - Maintain physical and professional standards required for sworn officers MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - High school graduate or GED - No conviction of a felony - Valid driver's license - Must be 21 years old - Must be a U.S. Citizen - Applicants must meet the Law Enforcement Certification Standards set by Chapter 8 of the Nebraska Crime Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Must review and comply with Nebraska Crime Commission Law Enforcement Certification Standards (https://ncc.nebraska.gov/) - Must meet specific physical standards as outlined in the certification rules - Failure to meet these requirements may result in disqualification from the process SELECTION PROCESS - Applicants who meet minimum qualifications listed on the application will be eligible for written testing - Candidates must complete a Personal History Statement prior to completing supplemental questions HOW TO APPLY 1. Review the Law Enforcement Certification Standards at https://ncc.nebraska.gov/ 2. Go to joinlso.com and complete your Personal History Statement 3. Apply through the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County job portal before the closing date 4. Refer to Job Number 202600358C EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Location: Lincoln, NE - Department: County Sheriff - Employer: City of Lincoln/Lancaster County - Job Type: Full time/probationary or status - Job Number: 202600358C - Opening Date: 07/01/2026 - Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Central - Work Schedule: Most patrol deputy positions operate on a four-day workweek with three consecutive days off