Wages & Benefits

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Lander County Sheriff’s Office Wages and Benefits are governed through Federal and State Laws , and the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreements.  A summary of the Wage Range and Benefits are listed below for all employees.

Wage Ranges July 2025 - June 2031

Position

Wage Range

Communication Supervisor

Deputy Sheriff – Corporal

Deputy Sheriff – Sergeant

Office Manager

Administrative Assistant

Animal Control Officer

Communication Officer

Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff – Intermediate Certificate

Deputy Sheriff – Advanced Certificate

Food Services

Janitorial

Jail Support Services

$60,616 – $102,398

$79,081 – $133,598

$98,030 – $165,630

$58,531 – $98,883

$47,632 – $80,475

$45,988 – $77,688

$49,254 – $83,220

$51,480 – $92,268

$58,531 – $98,883

$60,611 – $102,398

$43,035 – $72,716

$41,579 – $70,241

$47,320

  • Although we make every effort to maintain the accuracy of this information, information contained in this site is not a binding offer or guarantee.  Accurate and complete information for each employee will be contained in a written Conditional Offer of Employment at the time of employment offering.  
  • All wage ranges are based on fulltime status.  Parttime wages are flat and based on the starting wage of fulltime  classified employees.  Parttime wages are reevaluated every 3-5 years and adjusted as determined by the Lander County Commission.

Benefits July 2025 - June 2031

  • Paid Overtime
  • Call-In Pay
  • Standby Pay
  • Compensatory Time
  • Paid Annual Leave
  • Annual Leave Bonus Incentive
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Catastrophic Leave Bank
  • Bereavement Leave
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Moving & Relocation
  • Reimbursement
  • Retirement Incentive
  • 100% Paid PERS (Nevada Public Employees Retirement System)
  • Bilingual Incentive
  • Physical Fitness Incentive
  • Educational Incentive
  • Remote Assignment Incentive
  • Special Duty Incentive
  • Night Shift Premium Pay
  • Canine Handler Stipend
  • Detective Assignment Stipend
  • 100% Employee Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vison/Life
  • Optional Family Medical/Dental/Vison coverage @ $120 per month
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Education Tuition Reimbursement
  • County Purchased Ballistic Vest
  • County Reimbursed Bike Patrol Equipment

These are a summary of benefits provided and are no all inclusive.