The Buffalo County Public Defender is seeking an applicant for a Deputy Public Defender.
The Buffalo County Public Defender's Office is seeking qualified applicants for a position as Deputy Public Defender. The Buffalo County Public Defender's Office represents indigent defendants in misdemeanor, felony, child support enforcement/establishment, and mental health board. Must have strong client counseling and time-management skills, and be able to cultivate strong professional relationships with county officials and judiciary.
Salary Range is $80,000 to $104,000 per year, depending on experience. Benefits include sick time, vacation, county retirement and medical insurance.
Applicants must complete a standard application available using the application button at the top of the page. Applicants must also submit a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Interested applicants can apply by sending a cover letter and resume to the Buffalo County Public Defender at jwirth@buffalocounty.ne.gov
The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a full-time Corrections Officer.
1. Follows policies and post orders for assigned areas.2. Performs duties with a minimum amount of supervision.3. Maintains accurate and thorough documents assigned to the area (key logs, visitorlogs, work release logs, booking records, property records, etc.).4. Is able to assist in lifting objects of various weights (trash, inmates, supplies). Theemployee must be able to lift at least 40 lbs. and carry it at least 50 feet.5. Demonstrate the ability to exert enough energy to run at least one-hundred fiftyfeet and help subdue an inmate involved in an altercation with approved selfdefensetechniques as taught by the department.6. Demonstrate the ability to administer first-aid to the injured inmates and/or staff asinstructed by the department.7. Communicates via telephone and radio according to policy.8. Properly prepare incident reports and minor-violation cards.9. Report necessary work information to on-coming shifts.10. Prepare reports the same working day with a minimum amount of errors.11. Produces reports using good grammar, spelling, completeness, and order.
1. Age of 21 years or older.2. High school graduate or GED.3. Valid Nebraska driver’s license.4. No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.5. No convictions for driving while intoxicated or related offenses in the past 24 months.6. Must be of good moral character.7. Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language at the eleventh grade level.8. Must be able to type at a minimum of twenty (20) words per minute.9. Must be able to achieve basic certification as a Corrections Officer by the state within one year of appointment.10. Must be able to pass a physical examination as required by the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center.11. Must be able to successfully pass a polygraph examination.12. Must be able to successfully pass a drug screen test and psychological test.
Benefits include full time pay, access to health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, employer matched-retirement, and furnished uniforms. Hourly pay starting at $26.43. Position will remain open until filled.
Applications can be found above (BCSO Paper Application) or email jsamuelson@kearneygov.org
This position is defined as an assistant to the overall functions of the office to include property valuation protest filing, marriage licenses and occasional assisting with payroll and vendor claims. This position requires confidential and professional work when assisting the employees and the public.
*Ability to contribute to a respectful workplace culture.
*Basic accounting knowledge
*Experience in Word, Excel and Adobe
*Quality oral and written communication skills
*Maintain a high degree of accuracy and good research methods and techniques
* Ability to lift 40 pounds
*This is a non-exempt position
*Temporary position May 26 – July 31
*Average hours per week 25-35
*Starting wage $17.00 per hourgy
A complete application, resume and cover letter can be sent by mail or in person to the following address:
Buffalo County Clerk
PO Box 1270
Kearney, NE 68848
Job will remain posted till filled. First review of applications will be May 11th, 2026
Perform seasonal manual labor in the care and maintenance of Buffalo County buildings, grounds, and amenities to provide a safe, comfortable environment for the public. Primary area of responsibility will be the Buffalo County Recreation Area – Ravenna Lake. 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.
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 positions are filled. The initial review of applications will be made on 4/6/26.
EOE/AA/Veterans Preferenc
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.
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.
Please submit complete application, resume and cover letter to:
Buffalo County Board Administrator1512 Central AvenuePO Box 1270Kearney, NE 68848facilities@buffalocounty.ne.gov
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial review of applications will be made on 4/6/26.
Perform work involving cleaning and maintaining County buildings and grounds in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition. Applicants must complete a standard application available atwww.buffalocounty.ne.gov/EMPLOYMENT. Applicants must also submit a resume and cover letter.Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Buffalo County Board Administrator1512 Central AvenuePO Box 1270Kearney, NE 68848
You can email a complete application, resume, and cover letter to facilities@buffalocounty.ne.go
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial review will be made on 4/6/26.
EOE/AA/Veterans Preference