The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a Jail Deputy.  Applicants must be at least 21 years of age; have a valid Nebraska driver’s license; a high school diploma or GED; no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions; be able to read, write and understand the English language; and be able to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.  Nebraska certification is preferred but not mandatory.  Non-certified applicants must be able to meet the NLETC qualification standards for certification. All applicants will be subject to a thorough background check.  Hourly pay, $28.98-$42.85, dependent upon the number of years of service.  Benefits include full time pay, shift differential and premium pay for specialized duties, individual health insurance, access to vision, dental, life and disability insurance, subsidized family health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, employer matched-retirement, take home vehicles and furnished uniforms. 

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Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, October 14, 2024 at 4 p.m.  For application packet email jsamuelson@kearneygov.org

Written Testing will take place on October 21st or October 22nd.

Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office
2025 Ave A
P.O. Box 2228
Kearney, NE 68848
308-233-5274
Buffalo County EOE/AA/Veterans preference

Contract Position – Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office

The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office is seeking proposals from an experienced PhD-level Clinician to serve as a Buffalo County Law Enforcement Mental Health Services & Substance Abuse Coordinator. This contract role will provide leadership, training, and data evaluation while coordinating a team-based approach for law enforcement while working with individuals experiencing behavioral health crisis.

For contract details, please email Jeni Samuelson at jsamuelson@kearneygov.org

Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a Full-time Crisis Response Co-Responder/Co-Responder Therapist (I-IV).  Applicants must be at least 21 years of age; have a valid Nebraska driver’s license; no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions; and be able to work rotating shifts including weekends, and holidays.  All applicants will be subject to a thorough background check.  Starting salary is based upon licensing level and experience.  Benefits include full time pay, individual health insurance, access to vision, dental, life and disability insurance, subsidized family health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave and employer matched-retirement.  Position will remain open until filled.

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Application

Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office
2025 Ave A
P.O. Box 2228
Kearney, NE 68848
308-233-5274

EOE/AA/Veteran’s Preference

General Purpose
Perform work involving cleaning and maintaining County buildings and grounds in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition. Applicants must complete a standard application available at www.buffalocounty.ne.gov/EMPLOYMENT. Applicants must also submit a resume and cover letter.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.


Minimum Qualifications
· High school education or equivalent is preferred.
· Thorough knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment and procedures.
· Ability to safely operate and care for cleaning equipment and tools.
· Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
· Ability to work efficiently and complete duties with minimal supervision.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality.
· Ability to establish and maintain positive rapport with supervisors, fellow employees, and the
general public while presenting a positive image for the county.
· Applicants must be able to comply with all physical requirements as required by the position
and must pass a background check.
· Applicants must possess a valid Nebraska Driver’s License and be eligible to be insured under
the County’s insurance policies.

Wages
· This position is a non-exempt position.
· Starting wage will be between $13.00-$18.00 per hour depending upon qualifications.
· Comprehensive benefit package including retirement.

Application submission
Please submit complete application, resume, and cover letter to:

Buffalo County Board Administrator
1512 Central Avenue
PO Box 1270
Kearney, NE 68848

OR

You can email a complete application, resume, and cover letter to facilities@buffalocounty.ne.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

EOE/AA/Veterans Preference.

The Abstract Clerk I is an introductory position.  Applicants must possess excellent communication, clerical, customer service and computer skills.  Must have legible handwriting, be detailed oriented, and the ability to multi-task.   

This position requires the willingness to learn, retain, and work with complex legal descriptions and real estate recordings.  Complete job duties and skillset requirements are listed in the Full Job Description. 

Full Job Description

Please submit completed Buffalo County Application, resume, and a cover letter.

Buffalo County Register of Deeds
1512 Central Avenue, Room 240
P O Box 1270
Kearney, NE 68848

Position will remain open until filled.

EOE/AA/Veterans Preference

Buffalo County Facilities OMP
Facilities General Maintenance Worker

Buffalo County Facilities currently has a position open for a general maintenance worker. Experience in building
maintenance and/or commercial construction is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person.

General Purpose
Perform work involving general, electrical, plumbing and/or HVAC maintenance and repair of County buildings
and grounds, which may also include, but is not limited to, the installation and maintenance of equipment and
utilities, and some remodel/new construction. Applicants must complete a standard application, available at
www.buffalocounty.ne.gov/EMPLOYMENT. Applicants must also submit a resume and cover letter. Incomplete
applications will not be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

    • High school education or equivalent is preferred. Some advanced education and/or skills training is
strongly preferred.
    • Thorough knowledge of methods, materials and techniques utilized in general building maintenance
and/or general commercial construction is required.
    • Ability to safely operate some machinery is preferred, such as mowers, skidsteer, forklift, etc.
    • Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions, and ability to work efficiently and
complete duties with minimal supervision.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
    • Ability to establish and maintain positive rapport with supervisors, fellow employees and the general
public while presenting a positive image for the County.
    • Applicants must be able to comply with all physical requirements as required by the position and must
pass a background check.
    • Applicants must possess a valid Nebraska Driver’s License and be eligible to be insured under the
County’s insurance policies.

Wages
    • This position is a non-exempt position.
    • Starting wage will be $17.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications.
    • Comprehensive benefit package including retirement.

Application submission
Please submit complete application, resume and cover letter to:

Buffalo County Board Administrator
1512 Central Avenue
PO Box 1270
Kearney, NE 68848
facilities@buffalocounty.ne.gov

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm on May 30th, or until the position is filled.

EOE/AA/Veterans Preferenc

General Purpose:

Operate, light, medium, heavy equipment, road maintenance and manual labor

Full Job Description

Applicants must complete a standard application available at www.buffalocounty.ne.gov/employment.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent. Combination of equivalent education and/or work experience may be considered if substantially related to the detailed job requirements of the this position
At least one year experience as a laborer, in driving dump or similar trucks, light equipment in maintenance and construction or similar work
Appropriate trade school training is desirable
Must possess a valid State of Nebraska Driver’s License

Wages: $20.50/hour

Application Submission:
Please submit complete application, resume, and cover letter to:
Buffalo County Board Administrator
1512 Central Avenue
PO Box 1270
Kearney, NE  68848
lmartin@buffalocounty.ne.gov

This position is open until filled.

General Purpose:
Operate tractor/mower and wood chipper to cut and remove brush from road right-a-ways and bridges on uneven or rough terrain

Applicants must complete a standard application available at buffalocounty.ne.gov/employment.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Qualifications:

• Have a valid driver’s license
• High School diploma or GED
• Must be able to pass a background check

Wages: $15.00

Application Submission:

Please submit complete application to:
Buffalo County Board Administrator
1512 Central Avenue
PO Box 1270
Kearney, NE  68848
lmartin@buffalocounty.ne.gov

First review of applications will be May 10, 2023.  Position will remain open until filled. 

Buffalo County is EOE/AA/Veteran Preference.

Full Job Description

Truck Driver/Maintenance Worker II (CDL Required) Kearney Area

General Purpose:

Operate, light, medium, heavy equipment, road maintenance and manual labor

Applicants must complete a Standard Buffalo County Job Application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Combination of equivalent education and/or work experience may be considered if substantially related to the detailed job requirements of the this position.
• At least one year experience as a laborer, in driving dump or similar trucks, light equipment in maintenance and construction or similar work.
• Appropriate trade school training is desirable.
• Must possess a valid State of Nebraska Driver’s License
• Commercial Driver’s License with Class A Endorsement is required.
  

Wages: $21.00/hour

Application Submission:

Please submit complete application, resume, and cover letter to:
Buffalo County Board Administrator
1512 Central Avenue
PO Box 1270
Kearney, NE  68848
lmartin@buffalocounty.ne.gov

This position is open until filled.  First review of applications will occur on May 2, 2022. 

Full Job Description