The jail will continue to restrict access into the facility until further notice regarding professional visits, inmate activities such as church, AA, NA, fingerprinting, etc.
On June 1, 2020 inmate visitation via the visitation room will resume normal hours and procedures & will be subject to change if situations dictate.
For further information, read Washington County’s latest statement regarding modified business practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UPDATED May 6, 2020
View the Latest Modified Business Practices StatementState of Nebraska Direct Health Measures for Three Rivers Health District, set in place to attempt to lower the spread of COVID 19 virus, have led to the modification of business at all of the County buildings in Washington County. The modifications resulted in the closing of Washington County buildings to the public. All County Offices remained open internally to assist the public via phone, US mail, or electronically.
Washington County’s plan will be as follows:
The DHM for Three Rivers Health District is set to relax some restrictions on May 10. These restrictions take in to account the ever changing situation facing the District. In an attempt to continue balancing employee and public safety with the need to conduct ongoing County business the following changes will be made to the County’s current business practices.
All County buildings will remain closed to the public until May 18, 2020.
On May 18, 2020 County Offices may begin taking appointments from the public for person to person interaction. The appointment expectations shall be the same as the Modified Business plan from March 20. All employees will wear a mask when interacting with the Public. Public will be screened at the west door and are asked to have masks when entering the building. Social distancing will be maintained at the same 6-foot standard. Each office will disinfect the areas of public contact in their office between each appointment. No gatherings of more than 10 people. Deliveries will be left at door. This practice will remain in effect until May 31, 2020.
If the Directed Health Measures have not been modified to be more restrictive, then the County buildings will become open to the public on June 1, 2020.
Monday, June 1, 2020, County Offices will not need to set appointments with public. Continued social distancing as directed by changing in Health Directives. Deliveries can return to normal. Maintenance Department will ensure areas are disinfected daily. Plan for continued Health Directives throughout the summer.
Due to the potential relocation of the Sheriff’s office and the continued risk of COVID spread to the jail population, Sheriff’s Office and Jail may have a modified business plan different from that of other County Offices.
This plan is subject to review daily.
Dan Douglas, Director
Washington County Emergency Management
Washington County sheriff’s deputies will soon have a device in their patrol cars that could save lives at a moment’s notice.
Through donations from the Blair Area Community Foundation (BACF), CF Industries, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 36 and private donors, the sheriff’s office recently purchased 16 automated external defibrillators, also known as AEDs. The portable devices are designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrests.
Tour the construction site for the new Washington County Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Center in Blair.
As featured on the Washington County Pilot-Tribune & Enterprise
Floor decking being poured
Area law enforcement will participate in the nationwide “Click It or Ticket” campaign.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Blair Police Department will participate in the traffic safety enforcement project May 20 to June 2.
Both agencies received grants from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety.
Read more at the Washington County Pilot-Tribute & Enterprise
Washington County Sheriff Mike Robinson wasn’t surprised when a bill to ban police officers from serving as school resource officers (SRO) was introduced in the Nebraska Legislature this session.
Read more in the Washington County Pilot-Tribune and Enterprise.
A plan to upgrade a regional microwave system shared between Washington, Douglas and Sarpy counties and Pottawattamie County, Iowa, could have been quite costly for each entity. Read more in the Washington County Pilot-Tribute & Enterprise.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Blair, Nebraska is accepting applications for the position of full-time Deputy Sheriff. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, have a valid driver’s license, and be of good moral character with no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions. Applicants must be willing to work a rotating 12 hour schedule including weekends and holidays, and reside in Washington County within one year of appointment. Law enforcement certification is preferred, but not mandatory. If not certified, applicants must meet the requirements for admission to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center. All applicants must pass an extensive background check. After the background check, applicants will be provided date of the physical assessment and written test.
Benefit package includes health insurance, vacation, sick leave, retirement, take-home patrol vehicle, uniform allowance, and equipment.
Washington County will pay a one-time bonus of five thousand dollars ($5,000) to the applicant hired by the County who is already a full-time Nebraska Certified Law Enforcement Officer, or who is certified through another state and able to meet the Nebraska reciprocity requirements. The bonus will be paid as follows: $2500 upon hiring and then $2500 after six months.
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer. Applications may be obtained in person or by visiting our website: washcountysheriff.org
Contact Person: Captain Shawn Thallas (402) 426-6981.
Contact Email: capt.thallas@washcosheriff.org
Salary: Competitive Wage
Opening Date: 9/10/2018
Closing Date: 10/5/2018 at 4:30 p.m.
Contact Address:
1535 Colfax Street
Blair, NE 68008
Washington County voters approved a $24.5 million bond issue for a new law enforcement and criminal justice center, which will include a 120-bed jail, a new sheriff’s office, county courtroom and expanded county attorney offices.
Thank you to the citizens of Washington County!
>> Read More in the Washington County Pilot Tribute & Enterprise
