Law Enforcement Technician II

Law Enforcement Technician II

Salary

$25.49 Hourly

Location

As Assigned, Omaha, NE, NE

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

10268

Department

Sheriff

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 4:30 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

Incumbent works under the direction of a Bureau Captain or designee, performing clerical and administrative support functions for the operations of the Sheriff's Department.

Essential Functions

• Review and process various legal documents (e.g. warrants, protection orders, affidavits, vehicle titles) received or generated by the Sheriffs Department and Courts.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.
• Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.
• Enter and update information from legal documents, reports, correspondence, and forms.
• Monitor and utilize state and federal systems (e.g. NCIC, NCIS, LETS) to disseminate information.
• Conduct research, update criminal records, determine inspected vehicle's ownership status and aid in operations designing and updating documents.
• Establish, process, and maintain accurate records of transactions (e.g. furniture status, undercover license plates).
• Calculate fees, balance receipts, and prepare deposit to the appropriate account.
• Audit financial transaction reports and bank statements; balance and reconcile identifying discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit billing statements, process payment received.
• Assist customers obtaining document copies issued by the Sheriffs Department.
• Collect and process fees ensuring accuracy in handling cash and other funds.
• Answer and direct calls; greet and direct visitors issuing visitor passes and requesting an escort.
• Respond to questions and inquiries within level of expertise, referring unusual questions and inquiries to supervisors.
• Assist in training and supervision of employees.
• Schedule training classes for department personnel.
• Perform secretarial functions in the absence of the Administrative Coordinator.
• Maintain knowledge and job skills (e.g. research, webinars, seminars, meetings, continuing education).
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Calculate payroll related figures (e.g. overtime, paid leave time, shift differential, assumption of duty) for assigned area.
• Prepare annual attendance calendar for all department employees.
• Prepare, process, and maintain documentation for all purchase orders and invoices.
• Create various certificates of completion for distribution.
• Issue red light permits in accordance with state statute.
• Maintain criminal defendant transportation records and sworn personnel activity logs.
• Ensure completeness of court writs, rulings, and other processes related to prisoners in custody or remanded to the custody of the Sheriff's Office by the various courts.
• Monitor prisoner security and movement (e.g. holding cells, prisoner elevator, and Sheriff's garage).
• Maintain various records, reports, correspondence, and documents.
• Perform clerical and cashier duties at Sheriff's sales.
• Perform all duties of Law Enforcement Technician I.
• Serve civil process.
• Serve as a Notary Public.
• Report to work at assigned location with regular, consistent attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned and directed.

Education and Work Experience and Other Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent required.*
• Four (4) years clerical experience required.*
• Two (2) years legal terminology or court system experience or two (2) years as a Law Enforcement Technician I required.
• Two (2) years of MSOffice experience required.
• Must type/keyboard 25 net wpm.
• Completion of a pre-employment criminal record check, conditional offer drug screen and physical assessment required.
• Must complete all job-related training and certification, as required by state and federal statutes and departmental procedures, within the first six months of employment.
• • Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted for requirements on a year for year basis.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is generally performed indoors in an office setting. Noise level is usually moderate. Hours of work are generally standard day-shift hours however work hours may occasionally include weekend, emergency call-in and overtime hours. Work may be fast paced when managing multiple priorities and dealing with competing needs and/or time constraints. Incumbents may encounter uncooperative or irate persons while performing duties.
• Work requires some physical activity, including extended periods of sitting and standing, frequent walking, and occasional balancing, kneeling, bending, and reaching. Work also requires the ability to frequently lift and carry supplies, equipment, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing, and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges. Incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment.

Douglas County is an EOE - Disability/Veterans

Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Insurance including health, dental, vision, and life
• Pension
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• 13 Holidays
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Deferred Income plans (457 plan)
• EAP
• Health Savings Accounts

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school diploma/GED
• 1 year of college
• 2 years of college
• 3 or more years of college
• Bachelors Degree

02

How many years of clerical experience do you have?

• Less than one year
• One year
• Two years
• Three years
• Four years
• Five or more years

03

Do you have at least two (2) years of legal terminology or court system experience or at least two (2) years of experience as a Law Enforcement Technician I?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have at least two (2) years of MSOffice experience?

• Yes
• No

05

You must complete all job-related training and certification, as required by state and federal statutes and departmental procedures, within the first six months of employment. Do you understand this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you able to successfully perform the Essential Functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you able to meet the Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answer yes to claiming Veterans Preference, you must attach to your application, before submission, a copy of your DD214 including page 4 identifying your character of service (and IF disabled, verification of disability from the VA), OR if you are a spouse of a 100% disabled veteran, you must attach a copy of your spouses DD214, showing character of service, a copy of the veterans disability verification from the Department of Veterans Affairs demonstrating a 100% permanent disability rating, and proof of marriage to the veteran; OR if you are a spouse of an active service member, you must attach a copy of your spouses active service orders and proof of marriage to the active service member. I understand this requirement that documents must be attached.

• Yes
• No
• I am not claiming Veterans Preference

09

Have you ever been convicted of a violation of any criminal statute whether felony or misdemeanor, or do you currently have a charge pending for any felony, misdemeanor, or other criminal offense excluding minor traffic violations? NOTE: Applicants are not obligated to disclose a sealed juvenile record of arrest, custody, complaint, disposition, diversion, adjudication, or sentence.

• Yes
• No

10

If you answered "yes", please list offense(s) and date(s) of occurrence(s). NOTE: A conviction record is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered in relation to the position applied for.

11

Are you able to work day shifts Monday through Friday?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you willing to accept this position at $25.49 per hour? (Promotional rates may apply for internal candidates)

• Yes
• No

13

Do you understand that the expected duration of the selection process could be up to six (6) months?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you understand that selected applicants may be required to complete an interview, background check, and drug screen?

• Yes
• No

15

Do you understand that applicants not selected may apply again for future job postings?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Douglas County (NE)

Address 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 505

Omaha, Nebraska, 68183

Phone 402-444-6188

Website http://hr.douglascounty-ne.gov/employment