Job Openings


Welcome to the City of Laurel’s application process. Your opportunity to join our team begins here. Applications are accepted only when positions are announced. We are accepting applications for positions that are listed in the Job Openings section below. Resumes are not required but may supplement the information listed on your application. Resumes’ cannot be accepted in lieu of an official application. Any section of the application left blank or marked “see resume” is considered incomplete, and will not be considered. Unless otherwise stated, all positions will remain open until filled. Interested parties fulfilling all listed knowledge, skills, and experience requirements may apply for the positions posted. Please see job descriptions for requirements.

The City of Laurel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Laurel does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service.

Contact us: (Office) 401 N. 5th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440 / (Mail) P.O. Box 647, Laurel, MS 39441
(Phone) 601.428.6423 / (Fax) 601.428.6442 / (Email) hr@laurelms.com

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

Open Positions


Part-Time Equipment Operator

Parks and Recreation | $8.15 hourly


Facility Worker II

Parks and Recreation | $10.95 hourly - $22,779.12 annually, plus attractive benefits package


Equipment Operator I

Parks and Recreation | 12.05 hourly/ $25,076.69 annually + attractive benefits package


Entry Level Police Officer Civil Service Exam

Laurel Police Department | $42,349.84 annually, plus benefits


Entry Level Firefighter Civil Service Exam

Laurel Fire Department | $35,340.18 annually, plus benefits


City Hall Custodian

City Clerk Department | $11.49 per hour/ $23,899.20 annually + attractive benefits package