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.

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.

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

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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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.

Site Inspector - Lead Program (Health Services)

This position is funded by a grant for a duration of time as defined by the grantor. Works under direct supervision and is responsible for lead-based paint hazard reduction and ...

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...

Technical Specialist (Environmental Health) - MINOR SOURCES (Health Services)

Works under general supervision to perform technical work in chemical, biological, environmental, or engineering aspects of scientific and/or technical activities in the Air Pol...

Customer Service Specialist (County Clerk)

Works under general supervision to perform specialized clerical work involved in organizing analyzing processing and maintaining operating financial statistical and other specia...

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...

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...

Miscellaneous Temp - CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE II (County Clerk)

Works under general supervision to perform specialized clerical work involved in organizing, analyzing, processing, and maintaining operating, financial, statistical, and other ...

Why all Employers Should Join Shelby County Government and Work to Break the Cycle

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.