Employment Opportunities

Lawrence County, Tennessee is an equal opportunity employer. our goal is for our work force to be representative of the working population of Lawrence county, Tennessee. we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or disability in all matters pertaining to employment and promotion; we will not tolerate discrimination on the part of managers or supervisors. women, minorities and the disabled encouraged to apply. all applicants subject to background check, physical examination and drug screening.

Library Assistant

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This a part time position and duties include: assist patrons with locating and checking out library materials, shelve library materials and keep library neat and organized, assist patrons with use of library equipment, simple filing, telephone work, data entry, collection of fines and fees.

A full job description is available here.

TO APPLY

  • Applications are available here.
  • Apply in person at the Lawrence County Public Library, 519 East Gaines St. Lawrenceburg, TN.

Solid Waste Trucker

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This is responsible solid waste and sanitation work involving hauling household trash and debris and recyclable materials for Lawrence County. Activities associated with the job include collecting solid waste from County schools, public facilities and commercial businesses and transporting loads to the landfill according to assigned routes.

A full job description is available here.

TO APPLY

  • Applications are available here.
  • Deliver application and resume to 2126 Baler Dr., Lawrenceburg, TN 38464. or submit via email to ghyde@lawcotn.org.

Jail-based Therapist

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Lawrence County Government is the recipient of an Evidence-Based Programming (EBP) grant that includes funds to hire a full-time therapist who will provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to inmates (hereafter referred to as ‘individuals’) in the Lawrence County Jail.

A full job description is available here.

TO APPLY:

To be considered, candidates must complete an application and send a resume to staylor@lawcosheriff.com. Applications are available here.

LPN, Lawrence County Jail

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This is a very responsible nursing and attendant care position, providing onsite care to individuals incarcerated in the Lawrence County Correctional facility.

A full job description is available here.

TO APPLY:

To be considered, candidates must complete an application and send a resume to staylor@lawcosheriff.com. Applications are available here.

Corrections Officer

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This is very responsible correctional facility work involving the intake, processing and incarceration of individuals suspected and/or convicted of criminal activity.

A full job description is available here.

TO APPLY:

To be considered, candidates must complete an application and send a resume to staylor@lawcosheriff.com. Applications are available here.

Night Shift Patrol Deputies and Courthouse Security

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Office

Commissioned law enforcement officers or honorably discharged veterans will be given priority hiring status.

Candidates can submit an online application here, in person at the Lawrence County Sheriffs Office, or print an application here and email it to jheard@lawcosheriff.com, or turn it in at the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office located at 240 West Gaines Street, Lawrenceburg, TN.

Company Policy

Lawrence County will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), age, national origin, marital status, Vietnam era or qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected vetting, referrals; layoff, recall, termination, training, educational and tuition assistance, social and recreational programs, wages, other forms of compensation and job requirements.