Deputy Sheriff – (Road Patrol) Lateral Transfer (Closes 12-2-2024

Job Description

A Deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department will perform all related duties on the patrol division including, but not limited to, patrolling Madison County’s rural and municipal areas to prevent and discover the commission of crimes; enforce State laws; enforce traffic regulations; conduct investigations on criminal offenses and traffic accidents to gather evidence, obtain witnesses and make arrests; serve subpoenas, writs, executions and other civil documents;

provide documentation and testimony to courts; perform prisoner transports and extraditions.

Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification is required, out of state certifications must meet the NLETC qualification standards for certification. Ability to meet, communicate, and work with general public effectively and to react calmly, quickly, and accurately in emergency situations essential. Must successfully pass a thorough background check.

Following a review of all applications, qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the hiring process. Verification of Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification and have a successful Merit Commission interview in order to be placed on the eligibility list. The eligibility list is valid for up to six (6) months. Those on the eligibility list will be considered for employment.

Starting probationary salary $54,288.00 per year with graduated increases for seven years, to $73,715.20
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Posted salary negotiable based on certification, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to retirement and health insurance, Madison County offers a wide variety of insurance options. These options include Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, additional retirement, and Life Insurance. Madison County also offers supplemental insurance plans through Aflac and Colonial. These are at employee cost.

Madison County is an EO/AA employer and qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation.

Applications must be received, or post marked no later than midnight December 2, 2024.

Merit Commission Interviews will take place on December 14, 2024. Starting at 1300 hours, please plan accordingly.

This disclosure is made pursuant to Nebraska LB204 (2024) and any statutes enacted pursuant to its passing.