Employment

Employment applications may be mailed to the County Administrator’s Office at the following address: 300 N. Lamar Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 or P.O. Box 1240, Oxford, MS 38655. Applications may also be delivered directly to the department that has posted the job opportunity.

For 911 Dispatch applications, please use the “911 Dispatch Application for Employment” instead of the General Employment Application.

Lafayette County is an equal opportunity employer.

Current Openings:

• Sheriff’s Department and Jail are accepting applications at this time.
• Staff PlannerRequirements: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Planning. AICP certification preferred.Must be knowledgeable of County ordinances, including the Zoning Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan and Subdivision Regulations, ability to provide technical assistance, review plans and zoning permit applications, research and compile information on planning issues, attend public meetings, oversee the GIS system, and prepare narrative staff reports including recommendations on development proposals.

  Lafayette County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  Applications may be picked up and submitted to Kate Victor, County Administrator, Suite 222 of the Chancery Building, 300 North Lamar Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 or online at www.lafayettems.com until 5:00 P.M., November 28, 2025.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

• Maintenance Worker
  Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
  Role: Perform general maintenance and repair for County office buildings, court buildings, and the public library.
  Key Duties:
  • Building, machine, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and painting repairs.
  • Assist with procuring janitorial and maintenance supplies.
  • Distribute and set up voting machines.
  Requirements:
  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent 12 years experience.
  • HVAC certification.
  • Skills in electrical, HVAC, carpentry; courteous with staff/public.
  Physical/Work Conditions:
  • Lift up to ~100 lbs.
  • Mostly indoor work, some outdoor.
  Other Notes:
  • Uses a variety of tools/equipment.
  • Selection includes application review, interview, background check, and tests.
  • Duties may change; position is at-will under MS Code 19-2-9.

• Applications may be picked up and submitted to Kate Victor, County Administrator, Suite 222 of the Chancery Building, 300 North Lamar Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 or online at www.lafayettems.com until 5:00 P.M., November 28, 2025.

  Equal Opportunity Employer