How to Apply

Procedures for Employment Opportunities

Applications for employment with the Shelby County government may be submitted online.


Although the online application system is available 24 hours a day, positions will automatically be removed from the job listing at 12:00 pm (midnight) Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date of the position announcement.


Equal Opportunity Employer

Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of race color, sex, national origin, age, creed, genetics information, religion, disability, or other non-merit factors is prohibited. The aforementioned list of non-merit factors is not exhaustive. Other examples of non-merit factors include, but are not limited to hobbies, sexual orientation or transgender status, familial association(s) and marital status.


Providing Reasonable Accommodation


Persons with disabilities may request special accommodations from the Shelby County Government in order to participate in a selection process or to perform work once hired. Requests for accommodation should be made as soon as possible. This may be done by a written letter or by contacting our office.


Contact Us

For additional information about how to apply for a position within the Shelby County Government, please visit our website or call (901) 222-2327.