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Sheriff's office posts for lateral recruits, plans new‑recruit posting this summer ahead of 2026 academy
Summary
Deputy Chief Nemak said the Douglas County Sheriff's Office is recruiting lateral hires immediately and expects to post for new recruits in late summer for a January 2026 academy; the office reported 156 sworn deputies and several anticipated retirements.
Deputy Chief Nemak of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office told the Criminal Justice Committee the office is actively recruiting and is currently hiring lateral recruits with a new posting open for roughly four weeks.
Nemak said the department counts about 156 sworn personnel and is three below authorized staffing as of the meeting. He also described recent attrition: two deputies left training…
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