Human Resources

Human Resources, also known as “Personnel,” deals with employment at the City of Lexington.

Human Resources Manager: Pam Baruth, [email protected]

Click here to download a City of Lexington employment application .
Click here to download a Personal History Statement Form (Police Applicants Only)

Best ways to submit applications: (1) email electronic version of completed application to Personnel Director Pam Baruth, [email protected]; (2) bring a hard copy of the completed application to the address at the end of this paragraph, attention Pam Baruth; or (3) mail hard copy of completed application to Pam Baruth at City of Lexington, PO Box 70, 406 E 7th Street, Lexington, NE 68850.

Full-time employee benefits include:
● Health Insurance ●    Dental Insurance     ●    Life Insurance
● Retirement Plan ●    Vacation                    ●    Sick Leave
● Holidays ●    Fitness Center Membership

Current Job Openings:

Position: Shop Assistant
Department: Community Service Building
Status: 40 hours / week non-exempt

Brief Description:
The Shop Assistant performs customer service, assist with inventory, maintain records and reports, and other clerical duties.

Qualifications:
• Ability to comfortably work with computers, technology, and the public.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other departments, and the public.
• Willing to work outside and in storeroom occasionally.
• Ability to use own judgment, work independently.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Outlook and other data processing functions.
• Ability to read, write, and possess math skills.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Valid Nebraska driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Bilingual/biliterate a plus.

Position: Police Officer / Recruit
Department: Police
Status: 40 hours / week non-exempt

Brief Description:
Duties in the position are consistent with Municipal Law Enforcement. A thorough background check, Test of Adult Basic Education, and Psychological Test will be conducted prior to any offer of employment. Salary based on experience.

Qualifications Must::
• be at least 21 years of age
• be a U.S. citizen
• have a high school diploma or GED
• have ability to work nights, weekends & holidays
• have a valid Nebr. driver’s license
• have no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
• Certification through the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center desired (but will train)

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The City of Lexington does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission of its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals with disabilities, or in any aspect of their operations. The City of Lexington also does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information or accommodation regarding the ADA and Section 504 may be forwarded to the designated ADA and Section 504 compliance coordinator:

Dennis Burnside, [email protected]
Assistant City Manager
308-324-2341
406 E. 7th Street
PO Box 70
Lexington, NE 68850
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