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Careers with Forrest County offer opportunities for growth and impact. Whether you’re passionate about public service, administration, or public safety, we’re dedicated to providing rewarding careers that make a difference in our community.

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FORREST COUNTY OPEN POSITIONS
Uniting Communities, Inspiring Progress

Justice Court Clerk

  • Powers: Clerks and deputies can record pleadings, accept payments, issue process, and approve bond sufficiency.
  • Warrants: They may issue criminal warrants upon direction from a justice court judge.
  • Case Assignment: All cases are assigned to judges via the clerk as provided by § 11-9-105 and § 99-33-2.
  • Payment Handling: Clerks may refuse personal checks for fines or costs.
  • Shared Services: As of July 1, 2022, multiple counties can agree to appoint a single justice court clerk.
  • Training/Bonding: § 9-11-29 requires clerks to complete training within 90 days of appointment and post a $50,000 bond

Bookkeeper-Justice Court

This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of accounting principles, handling sensitive financial data, and excellent public interaction skills, acting as a bridge between the public, attorneys, and the court and any other duties assigned by the Justice Court Clerk, County Administrator or Board of Supervisors.

Operations Team Member

Looking to add multiple new full-time members to the Operations Team

Don’t see a position you’re looking for?

Forrest County is happy to accept general applications at all times. To submit your information, please complete the form below. We’ll be in touch if a position matching your experience and qualifications becomes available.

YOUR NAME*
PRESENT ADDRESS*
ADDRESS
CONTACT INFORMATION*
POSITION INTERESTED IN*
ARE YOU 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER?*
Are you 18 years of age or older?
ARE YOU CURRENTLY EMPLOYED?*
Are you currently employed?
HAVE YOU EVER APPLIED WITH FORREST COUNTY BEFORE?*
Have you ever applied with Forrest County before?
DO YOU HAVE ANY RELATIVES WORKING FOR FORREST COUNTY?*
Do you have any relatives working for Forrest County?
ARE YOU CURRENTLY RECEIVING A MONTHLY BENEFIT CHECK FROM PERS?*
Are you currently receiving a monthly benefit check from PERS?

Education

HIGH SCHOOL
DID YOU GRADUATE?*
Did you graduate?
COLLEGE
DID YOU GRADUATE?
Did you graduate?
OTHER
DID YOU GRADUATE?
Did you graduate?
SPECIAL SKILLS:

References

Please list 3 professional references.
REFERENCE 1
REFERENCE 2
REFERENCE 3

Previous Employment

JOB 1
MAY WE CONTACT YOUR PREVIOUS SUPERVISOR FOR A REFERENCE?
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference?
JOB 2
MAY WE CONTACT YOUR PREVIOUS SUPERVISOR FOR A REFERENCE?
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference? (copy)
JOB 3
MAY WE CONTACT YOUR PREVIOUS SUPERVISOR FOR A REFERENCE?
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference? (copy) (copy)
If you are hired by Forrest County, you will be required to attest to your identity and employment eligibility and to present documents confirming your identity and employment eligibility. You cannot be hired if you cannot comply with these requirements.

Authorization

I certify the facts contained in this application (and accompanying resume, if any) are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission or misrepresentation on this application is sufficient cause for refusal to hire, or dismissal if I have been employed, no matter when discovered by Forrest County. I understand that any employment is conditioned on a background check. I authorize Forrest County to thoroughly investigate all statements contained in my application and/or resume, and I authorize my former employers and references to disclose information regarding my former employment, character and all general reputation to Forrest County, without giving me prior notice of such disclosure. In addition, I release Forrest County, any former employers, and all references listed above from any and all claims, demands, and liabilities arising out of or related to such investigation or disclosure. I understand and agree that nothing contained in this application, or conveyed in any interview, is intended to create an employment contract. I further understand that if I am hired, my employment will be “at will” and without fixed term, and my be terminated at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, at the option of either myself or Forrest County. No promises regarding employment have been made to me, and I understand that no such promise or guarantee is binding upon Forrest County unless made in writing. If I am offered employment, I agree to submit to a medical examination and drug test before starting work. If employed, I also agree to submit to a medical examination or drug test at any time deemed appropriate by Forrest County and as permitted by law. I consent to such examinations and tests, and I request that the examining doctor disclose to Forrest County the results of the examination, which results shall remain confidential and segregated from my personnel file. I understand that my employment or continued employment, to the extent permitted by law, is contingent upon satisfactory medical examinations and drug test, and if I am hired, a condition of my employment will be that I abide by Forrest County’s Drug and Alcohol Policy. I understand that filling out this form does not indicate there is a position open and does not obligate Forrest County to hire me. If hired, I agree to abide by all Forrest County Work rules, policies and procedures. Forrest County retains the right to revise its policies or procedures, in whole or in part, at any time.
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