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Official page of the Gage County Sheriff's Office. This account is not monitored 24/7. Call 911 for emergencies or 402-223-5221 for Non-Emergencies.

Welcome to the Gage County Sheriff’s Office official page. Our office has been in existence since 1857 and providing services to our citizens ever since. Our deputies, correction officers, and support personnel are involved in criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, court security, civil process, jail operations and other duties too numerous to list. We work closely with and have pa

rtnerships with local, state, federal and other emergency services agencies. This allows us to respond in times of crisis with the necessary resources while keeping our citizens safety in mind at all times. Whether you live here, are visiting, or just traveling through our county, you can be assured we are on the job protecting, preventing, and providing your best needs. We are committed to serving and protecting those within our jurisdiction. Thank you for visiting the Gage County Sheriff’s Office page. I appreciate your interest in Gage County’s finest. One of the goals of this page is to provide the quickest way to provide information to our community in times of an emergency when it is safe for our office to do so. It is also our goal to better connect and communicate with our community as a whole and to pass along important information as it relates to our office and community.

06/07/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy 67 Day (June/6th month, 7th Day)

06/06/2026

With respect to ALL service members, past, present, and future.

06/02/2026

GAGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, (OFFICE CLERK 1 POSITION) ***PART-TIME***

Gage County is an EOE employer, is accepting applications for Office Clerk. Starting wage is $19.50.

Applicants must be 21 years old with a high school diploma or GED. No felony convictions. Valid driver’s license is required. Pre-employment testing will be conducted. Applicants will be required to pass a thorough background check prior to interviews. A typing test for accuracy will be required.

Duties at Sheriff’s Office will include title inspections which requires certification to inspect various types of vehicles from standing, prone, and kneeling positions as well as climbing in and out of vehicles to include semis, trailers, RVs, and etc. in all kinds of weather, answer incoming phone calls, work with the public, disseminate mail, receive money, check in/out jail visitors, data entry, must be comfortable with computers/copiers/printers, scanners and other duties as assigned.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, Total of 20 hours per week, with holidays off.

Applications will be taken until June 12th, 2026 at 5:00 pm and must be received by mail or in person at the Gage County Sheriff's Office 612 Lincoln Street in Beatrice. A signature is required on all forms.

Background, reference checks and interviews will be conducted week of June 15th. This position will start in June 2026 after completion of background checks.

Applications can be obtained at the Gage County Sheriff’s Office or online at http://www.gagecountysheriff.us

For questions concerning employment, please contact Chief Deputy Klaus or Sheriff Gustafson at 402-223-5222

05/27/2026

******* ATTENTION ******

COME JOIN THE TOWN HALL MEETING

WHEN: JUNE 9TH, 2026 FROM 7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.

WHERE: HEVELONE CENTER @ BEATRICE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

TOPIC: CONTINUED UPDATE OF NEW LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER

05/21/2026

MAY IS MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH

The Gage County Sheriff's Office would like to thank those on the sheriff's office who have served in the military because May is Military Appreciation Month, a special time for those in and out of the military. It is a time designated to honor and recognize the contributions, sacrifices, and service of the members of the armed forces, past and present.

May also has Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Armed Forces Day and, of course, Memorial Day to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their nation.

Gage County Sheriff's Office employees who served in the military:

Officer Damian Billings, US Marine Corps
Officer Mindy Baxa, US Army
Sergeant John Patsch, US Army
Sergeant Tim Hanson, US Marine Corps
ACH Nurse Rebecca Farrar, US Army

The sheriff honors and appreciates the service to their country by these former military members and he appreciates all the employees, as well as their spouses, children, and family who support all the current employees of the Gage County Sheriff's Office.

05/19/2026

Gage County Victim Assistance Coordinator Chevis Epp was recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and presented a MADD Heroes Award for her work in 2025.

Congratulations Chevis!!!

05/14/2026

A big thank you to Eco-Energy for gifting us some cookies in recognition of National Law Enforcement Week (May 10-16, 2026).

Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated (and so were the cookies!!!).

05/04/2026

NATIONAL CORRECTIONS OFFICERS WEEK

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan established the first full week of May as National Correctional Officers Week, recognizing correctional officers as “a vital component of the field of corrections.” He pointed to the complexity and danger of the job — and the professionalism, dedication and courage it demands.

05/01/2026

WYMORE COMMUNITY COFFEE

The Gage County Sheriff's Office attended the Wymore Community Coffee at the Wymore Public Library.

This is an excellent opportunity to meet with the public and share information. This helps foster trust between the public and law enforcement.

04/30/2026

Call Gage County Crime Stoppers at 402-223-4343 with anonymous tips

Address

612 Lincoln Street, Ste 1
Beatrice, NE
68310

Telephone

+14022235221

Website

http://www.gagecountysheriff.us/

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