PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MAYOR LEE HARRIS

Work to Break The Cycle

Providing jobs, dignity, and hope while removing barriers to success beyond bars.
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SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT WANTS TO HIRE YOU

Regardless of your arrest or conviction history, Shelby County Government is looking for individuals who are ready to put their talents to work for our community. From clerical positions to support services to trained technicians, we have a place for you to start your career.
Whether it is part-time or full-time employment, seasonal or sustained, new job opportunities are open every month. Together we will help you find a place to get back to work and back to contributing to your community.
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Benefits of Working for Shelby County Government

Minimum Wage of $16/hr

Healthcare Coverage

Pension Program

Paid Parental Leave

And more

Benefits to the community

Reduce Recidivism and Improve Public Safety

Providing employment can help people get back to work and back to contributing to the economy while reducing recidivism and improving public safety.

Encourage Ex-Offenders to participate in the Labor Market

Underemployment of persons with criminal histories has significant consequences on the economy. THE GDP of the United States was reduced by $78-$87 billion in 2014 because ex-offenders were unable to fully participate in the labor market.

Reduce The cost paid by taxpayers to incarcerate Prisoners

It also cost taxpayers $80 billion a year to incarcerate America’s 2.4 million prisoners, and this doesn’t include the cost of families affected by the loss of income, payments associated with visitations, or legal fees.

Shelby County Government has a place for you to start your career and grow your skills.

Job Opportunities for those with a Criminal History

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Customer Service Representative II
Works under general supervision to perform specialized clerical work involved in organizing analyzing processing and maintaining operating financial statistical and other specia...
Supervisor A - Food Safety (Health Services)
Works under the general supervision of the Manager of Food Safety to provide technical guidance and assistance to assigned staff in Environmental Health and Food Safety.
Customer Service Representative I (County Clerk)
Works under general supervision to perform a variety of clerical support work involved in organizing analyzing processing and maintaining financial statistical and other special...
Crew Leader I (Roads, Bridges & Engineering)
Responsible for leading a group of unskilled and semi-skilled employees and assisting in the completion of work activities.
Manager A - Contracts Compliance (Health Services)
Works under the general direction of the Administrator of Finance and Administration to handle a wide range of policy-oriented and financial managerial procedures relating to Di...
Laborer Skilled - VEGETATION (Roads, Bridges & Engineering)
Works under direct supervision located within the Vegetation Section of the Roads Bridges and Engineering Department and is responsible for vegetation control along roadside sho...
Administrative Technician - POLLUTION CONTROL (Health Services)
This position is funded by a grant for a duration of time as defined by the grantor. Works under the general direction of the manager Major Sources Branch to perform a higher-le...
Dental Hygienist (Health Services)
This position is funded by a grant for a duration of time as defined by the grant. Work schedule is for 1400 hours per year. Works under general supervision to perform dental hy...
Administrative Technician - ERA (Dir. of Community Services)
Works under general supervision to perform help desk duties that require providing application updates to ERA applicants
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Why all Employers Should Join Shelby County Government and Work to Break the Cycle

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At least 95% of all state prisoners will eventually be released.

Recidivism rates drop by 20% when formerly incarcerated individuals are employed.

By allowing participation in the labor market, individuals with histories are able to contribute to the overall economy.

Inclusive hiring practices allow for more people to get not just a job, but a second chance for them and their families.

Explore Felony Friendly Job Opportunities in Shelby County Government