General Employment Information

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The processes and requirements for applying for employment are listed below:

Qualifications and testing process:

• Written Exam
• Physical Readiness Testing
• Oral Board
• Extensive Background Investigation
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Evaluation
• Medical Examination

Written exams

Written exams are held once a month. Written exams are scheduled through the Douglas County Human Resources Department. To request a list of upcoming exam dates and on-line employment application, click on this link

Collateral Duty Assignments

As openings occur, Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies may test for assignment to any of the collateral duty assignments within our agency. These assignments are performed in addition to the member’s regular jail, patrol, or investigations duty assignment.  Members receive extra pay for collateral duties as set forth in the current collective bargaining agreement.

Salary/Benefits Information