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Employment Opportunities

WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

* Corrections Officer (Civilian)
* Lateral Hire Deputy (Sworn) - Assigned to the Corrections Division

CORRECTIONS OFFICER
(Civilian Position)
($17.59hr - $21.24hr)
Job Classification - Nature of Work:
(May not include all duties that may be assigned)
The work of a Corrections Officer involves responsibility for the protection of life and property; for the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime; and, for maintaining law and order within the confines of the Cass County Jail.

Specific assignments are received from superior officers and are carried out in accordance with established rules and procedures found in S.O.P.s. General Orders, and Departmental Directives. Performance
standards for the Corrections Officers shall be established and evaluated by their respective divisional supervisor(s). This assignment is first responsible to the Corporal(s) and then to the Sergeant(s). The Corrections Officers shall wear the Sheriff uniform; and shall be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment for the inmates well being and co-employees. Maintain all documentation of visitation, medical treatment, communications, commissary items, accounts, property, of inmates, and maintaining and complying with Nebraska Jail Standards. Performance standards for the officers within the rank of Corrections Officers shall be established and evaluated by their respective Sergeant or Corporal.

To apply fill out online application

DEPUTY SHERIFF - LATERAL HIRE
(Already Certified)
($20.43hr - $28.67hr)
Job Classification - Nature of Work:
(May not include all duties that may be assigned)
The work of a Deputy Sheriff involves responsibility for the protection of life and property; for the prevention, detection,
and investigation of crime; and, for maintaining law and order.

Specific assignments are received from superior officers and are carried out in accordance with established rules and procedures found in S.O.P.s. General Orders, and Departmental Directives. The work involves an element of personal danger and may be performed in either uniform or plain clothes within the jail facility and/or jurisdiction Cass County Nebraska. Performance standards for the Deputies shall be established and evaluated by their respective divisional supervisor(s). Depending on the assignment this position maybe first responsible to the Corporal(s) in all other assignments of this classification is responsible to the Sergeant(s). The deputies also performs duties as directed by the courts and the Sheriff in uniform; and are responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment for the inmates well being and co-employees, all documentation of visitation, medical treatment, communications, commissary items, accounts, property, of inmates, and maintaining and complying with Nebraska Jail Standards. Performance standards for the officers within the rank of Deputy shall be established and evaluated by their respective Sergeant or Corporal.

To apply fill out an online application

DEPUTY SHERIFF TESTING - Certified and Non-certified

The Cass County Sheriff's Merit Commission is soliciting for promising candidates who are interested in serving the citizens of Cass County as a Cass County Deputy. Testing for our Deputy Eligibility list has been set for July 17th. To apply online, please visit www.casscountysheriffne.org, or to obtain an application please call 402-296-9374.

Eligibility Requirements: Achievement on written, oral, and physical assessments sufficient to meet the standards required for employment as determined by the Commission. Must pass a polygraph, psychological examination, medical examination and drug screening. Graduate of high school or GED certificate. Must hold a valid Nebraska driver's license and reside in Nebraska. Have not been convicted of a felony. Twenty-one (21) years of age.

The testing date will be July 17th at the City/County Law Enforcement Center in Plattsmouth. Deadline for applications will be July 9th by 5 p.m.

To apply fill out an online application