Deputy Sheriff - Detention

Summary

Deputy Sheriff Position

Churchill County is looking to add to our successful and impactful team at the Churchill County Sheriff's Office. Consider a career in law enforcement, where you can serve our community in a lifelong career in a meaningful way. We are actively recruiting for Deputy Sheriff positions in the adult detention center, with the prospect of becoming a Patrol Deputy within a few years. We are seeking people who are committed to Churchill County and are willing to make a long-term commitment to the community and to the department. Successful applicants must live within a 35-mile radius of the Sheriff's Office within three months after their hire date. We offer a 12-hour rotating Pitman shift schedule, giving you the advantage of working only seven days within a two-week pay period. This schedule allows employees to have every other weekend off. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding job and you can pass a rigorous background investigation, this may be the position for you! Deputy Sheriffs must work a variety of shifts and interact with individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds in a variety of unique situations. They must be assertive and willing and able to make quick decisions under stressful circumstances. Previous certification is not required for this position. Churchill County provides training and certification opportunities for properly qualified and motivated applicants. Interested applicants must apply online at www.churchillcounty.org/careers by 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Once you apply, you will be contacted via email and asked to register for online written testing. Once written testing is complete, you will be invited to the physical agility testing.

The posted wage is only part of the compensation. In addition to the salary paid, the county contributes an additional 58.75% into PERS on the employee's behalf (value of $17.88/hour or $37,000 annually). In addition, the employee will not contribute to Social Security, resulting in an additional 6% in take-home pay (an equivalent of $1.83/hour or $3,700 annually). The county also pays 100% for employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $6.49/hour or $13,500 annually). Employees in these positions will also receive full accruals of vacation leave (8 hours per month) and sick leave (10 hours per month). These employees also receive 8 hours for pay for paid holidays.

Job Description

Deputy Sheriff Position

Churchill County is looking to add to our successful and impactful team at the Churchill County Sheriff's Office. Consider a career in law enforcement, where you can serve our community in a lifelong career in a meaningful way. We are actively recruiting for Deputy Sheriff positions in the adult detention center, with the prospect of becoming a Patrol Deputy within a few years. We are seeking people who are committed to Churchill County and are willing to make a long-term commitment to the community and to the department. Successful applicants must live within a 35-mile radius of the Sheriff's Office within three months after their hire date. We offer a 12-hour rotating Pitman shift schedule, giving you the advantage of working only seven days within a two-week pay period. This schedule allows employees to have every other weekend off. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding job and you can pass a rigorous background investigation, this may be the position for you! Deputy Sheriffs must work a variety of shifts and interact with individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds in a variety of unique situations. They must be assertive and willing and able to make quick decisions under stressful circumstances. Previous certification is not required for this position. Churchill County provides training and certification opportunities for properly qualified and motivated applicants. Interested applicants must apply online at www.churchillcounty.org/careers by 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Once you apply, you will be contacted via email and asked to register for online written testing. Once written testing is complete, you will be invited to the physical agility testing.

The posted wage is only part of the compensation. In addition to the salary paid, the county contributes an additional 58.75% into PERS on the employee's behalf (value of $17.88/hour or $37,000 annually). In addition, the employee will not contribute to Social Security, resulting in an additional 6% in take-home pay (an equivalent of $1.83/hour or $3,700 annually). The county also pays 100% for employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $6.49/hour or $13,500 annually). Employees in these positions will also receive full accruals of vacation leave (8 hours per month) and sick leave (10 hours per month). These employees also receive 8 hours for pay for paid holidays.