What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff position at Sarpy County?
Sarpy County Sheriff's Office Accepting applications
June 16, 2026 - July 30, 2026
Sworn Deputy OpportunitiesWe are very proud of our Deputies and our fast-growing community. Deputies serve in many roles:
Road Patrol
Traffic Enforcement
K9
Criminal Investigations
Warrants/Fugitive Task Force
Narcotics
School Resource Officer
DARE/GREAT Instructor
Courthouse Security/Transport
Civil Process
Professional Standards Unit
Sex Offender Registry Compliance
Mental Health Unit
Deputies also have the ability to join auxiliary units such as:
Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT)
Crisis Negotiations
Crash Response/Reconstruction
Search and Rescue
Dive Team
Honor Guard
Project Lifesaver
Rapid Deployment Force
Bike Patrol
Drone Operator
Mobile Command Center
Field Training Officer
Peer Support
Deputies are no longer assigned to work in the Sarpy County Jail. Upon successful completion of training, Deputies move right to the Road Patrol.
The current FOP Lodge #3 base Payscale (PDF) for Deputy Sheriffs ranges from $73,859 to $103,644 annually. This does not include specialty pay or overtime.
Deputies also receive $2,500 annually for the first two years for personalized law enforcement equipment and $1,500 every year after.
Deferred Compensation and a Health Retirement Account are both great programs offered to add to your county-supported retirement account (similar to a 401(k)).
Longevity pay ranging from $885-2,400 annually, with options to place into retirement accounts for additional savings!
Current policy does not require tattoos to be covered. Deputies may proudly display their tattoos, so long as the tattoos aren't considered offensive.
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June 16, 2026 - July 30, 2026
Sworn Deputy OpportunitiesWe are very proud of our Deputies and our fast-growing community. Deputies serve in many roles:
Road Patrol
Traffic Enforcement
K9
Criminal Investigations
Warrants/Fugitive Task Force
Narcotics
School Resource Officer
DARE/GREAT Instructor
Courthouse Security/Transport
Civil Process
Professional Standards Unit
Sex Offender Registry Compliance
Mental Health Unit
Deputies also have the ability to join auxiliary units such as:
Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT)
Crisis Negotiations
Crash Response/Reconstruction
Search and Rescue
Dive Team
Honor Guard
Project Lifesaver
Rapid Deployment Force
Bike Patrol
Drone Operator
Mobile Command Center
Field Training Officer
Peer Support
Deputies are no longer assigned to work in the Sarpy County Jail. Upon successful completion of training, Deputies move right to the Road Patrol.
The current FOP Lodge #3 base Payscale (PDF) for Deputy Sheriffs ranges from $73,859 to $103,644 annually. This does not include specialty pay or overtime.
Deputies also receive $2,500 annually for the first two years for personalized law enforcement equipment and $1,500 every year after.
Deferred Compensation and a Health Retirement Account are both great programs offered to add to your county-supported retirement account (similar to a 401(k)).
Longevity pay ranging from $885-2,400 annually, with options to place into retirement accounts for additional savings!
Current policy does not require tattoos to be covered. Deputies may proudly display their tattoos, so long as the tattoos aren't considered offensive.
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Salary : $885 - $2,400