EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Positions are updated when filled
* Notice- Applications will no longer be accepted online. You must go to this link , print out the application, and either email it to sheriff@richardsoncountyne.gov or mail it to our main address, thank you.
Full-Time
DISPATCHER
The Richardson County Sheriff's Office has an opening for a Full-time Dispatcher and is seeking motivated, dependable individuals to fill this position. Starting wage negotiable depending on experience/training, full insurance benefits; retirement. Must be a U.S. Citizen, have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate, minimum 19 years of age, must successfully complete an oral interview, extensive background and criminal history investigations, drug test. For a complete job description or questions, p[ease call 402-245-2470 or go to the Richardson County Sheriff's Office at 65086 706 Trail Falls City, Ne 68355.
Full-Time
JAILER
The Richardson County Jail has an opening for a Full-time Correction Officers and is seeking motivated, dependable individuals to fill this position. Starting wage $18.00/hr., negotiable depending on experience/training, full insurance benefits; retirement. Must be a U.S. Citizen, have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate, minimum 19 years of age, must successfully complete an oral interview, extensive background and criminal history investigations, medical examination, drug test, and must be able to complete certification by the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center. A Correction Officer must also read, write and speak the English language above average and possess, or be able to possess, a valid driver's license. Enforces and upholds Rules and Regulations established by State Statute, Nebraska Jail Standards, and the Richardson County Sheriff’s Office pertaining to the operation of the County Jail, prevent escapes, maintains order and discipline among inmates, escorts inmates to and from their cells, performs periodic inspections to insure adequacy of custody, housekeeping, sanitation, and related functions. Responds to the needs and problems of inmates as they arise, participates in processing newly incarcerated inmates, control and restrain violent inmates, inspects inmates and quarters for contraband, prepares and maintains records and reports, work various shift hours including nights, holidays and weekends. The hours will be 6:00 pm to 6:00am with rotating weekends, with dayshift potential.
DEPUTY SHERIFF
Full-Time
The Richardson County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff full-time and Part-time positions available. $10,000 hiring bonus for full-time Nebraska Certified. Non-certified applicants must be 21 years of age prior to completion of the Nebraska Law Enforcement training program - Must be a citizen of the United States. - Must possess a High School Diploma or a certificate certifying an educational development of at least a high school graduation level (GED). - Must possess a valid Drivers License. - Must pass a T.A.B.E. test. - Must be of good character, so as to be free of any convictions of any crime punishable by imprisonment in a state or federal penitentiary for a term of one (1) year or more. - Must be able to pass the physical agility test as established by the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center. - Must meet all other requirements specified by the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center. Richardson County Sheriff's Office offers full-time deputies benefits, including competitive wages, provided uniforms and equipment, retirement, medical insurance for the Deputy, paid time off, paid holiday leave, and a take-home patrol unit.
Benefits availble to all full-time employees include: individual health and paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, overtime and comp time, and county retirement program. Vision, Dental and family insurance are available at the cost of the employee.