How to Apply

1. Go to the Employment Opportunities page and review open positions.
2. Click on the job title from the list and review the description thoroughly.
3. Click "Apply."

Additional Information

• All application materials must be received by the posted closing date. Incomplete applications may be rejected. 
• Include all relevant education and experience, and at least three professional references. 
• The most recent application will be used when more than one application by the same applicant is on file and requested to be utilized.

Selection & Hiring Process

• A final review of applications will be reviewed after the posted closing date. 
• The information you provide is used as a basis for comparison with other individuals applying for the position. 
• It is important that you provide complete and concise information on your application materials to be considered for positions for which you qualify. 
• All Clayton County employees have minimum qualifications that must be met.
• First and second interviews may be conducted for all positions. Once those have concluded, other background information is obtained (reference checks and previous employer checks are examples). 
• All offers of employment are conditional pending successful completion of all required pre-employment checks.  These conditions of employment may vary by position and department.
• Human Resources will inform you of your start date, salary, vacation accrual rates, and probationary period.
• Payroll will notify you by email with benefit information and documents that need to be completed prior to your first day of employment.
• All new employees are required to provide documents for verifying legal authorization to work in the United States.

Background Check

• Once a conditional offer of employment has been extended, applicants will be required to complete a background check for their position.
• Applicants will be notified as part of their hiring process of any documents and forms that will be required, including when they are needed and who should receive them.
• A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Each conviction is reviewed based on how recent it was and how it may relate to the position.
• An applicant who discloses a conviction that is determined to be related to the job duties of the position will receive notice, and the conditional offer of employment will be rescinded.

Background Check for Professional Conduct (MN Statute 604.20)

Specifically, employers must contact current and former employers (within the preceding five years) to determine whether or not the applicant has had prohibited sexual contact with clients or former clients.

Driver's License Check

A driver's license check will be conducted as part of the conditional offer of employment, when having a satisfactory driving record and/or valid driver's license is a requirement of a position. 

Drug Testing

• Anyone who is offered a position in a safety-sensitive position is required to take and pass a drug test.
• If you are offered a position, you will be informed by Human Resources when that drug test is scheduled for after consulting your schedule. 
• If you are hired in a position where you must carry a commercial driver's license (CDL), you are covered by federal Department of Transportation regulations for drivers with CDLs.