Work for Clinton
Why work for the
City of Clinton?
The City of Clinton has a variety of departments that keep up with the city’s ongoing needs and keep the residents of Clinton safe. To be able to do so, we look for employees that are hardworking, honest, and have a willingness to get a job done with excellence and efficiency.
If you are interested in helping make a difference in the City of Clinton, please fill out an application. After all, “You belong here!”
Full-Time Employee Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Employee premium is 100% paid for by the City of Clinton.
PERS Retirement: 9% employee contribution, 17.9% employer contribution. Vested after 8 years of service, retirement after 30 years of service with no penalties.
Life Insurance: Employee life insurance coverage (at no cost to the employee) is twice the salary of each full-time employee.
Holidays: 10 official holidays and other holidays as set forth by the Governor throughout the year.
Vacation Leave: Employees accrue leave monthly that can be used after the sixth month of continuous service.
Sick Leave: Employees accrue leave monthly that can be used after the third month of continuous service.
Fire Chief
Clinton Fire Department
Leads and manages all fire suppression and EMS operations, including personnel, policies, training, and enforcement of fire codes. Oversees command staff, makes key operational decisions, and reports to the Mayor. Role requires strong leadership, initiative, and accountability for department outcomes.
Police Officer
Clinton Police Department
Police Officers are trained to protect people and properties by enforcing laws. Police Officers respond to calls for service, patrol areas, and conduct traffic stops. Officers are responsible for arresting people of committing crimes and serve warrants for arrests and searches. They are also responsible for writing reports and testifying in court.
City Attorney
City of Clinton
The City Attorney will act as the legal advisor to the Mayor, Board of Aldermen, Department Heads and city employees in legal matters or questions relating to city affairs, and shall represent the City and its officials in all legal actions by or against the City.
Firefighter
Clinton Fire Department
Firefighters are trained to respond to man-made and natural disasters to protect life, property and the environment. They perform duties such as firefighting, search and rescue, technical rescue, EMS, HazMat, etc. They are also responsible for reports, maintenance of Fire Department equipment and properties, inspections and physical fitness and more.
Custodian
Parks and Recreation Department
Custodian manual work primarily performing custodial duties and responsibilities around the City parks and buildings. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a supervisor who issues general or specific orders depending on the assignments. Work results are always checked for conformance with established standards.
Booking Officer
Clinton Police Department
Booking Officer is responsible for safely handling prisoners in a variety of circumstances including transporting them to and from different jurisdictions including medical institutions. The booking officer may also serve as bailiff for the Clinton Municipal Court.
Maintenance Worker
Public Works Department
Maintenance Worker is responsible for a variety of maintenance, construction and service activities throughout the city. They are required to use some hand tools as well as power tools. Work is performed under direct supervision although once the task has been learned it will be under general supervision.
911 Dispatcher
Clinton Police Department
Dispatchers perform duties which involve receiving emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire and/or medical assistance and dispatching necessary units using a computer aided dispatch system. They also perform a variety of general support duties related to the operation of the communications center.
Summer Worker
Parks and Recreation Department
Summer worker position works alongside Maintenance Staff in assisting in day to day operations. Job duties to include trash pick up, trimming, mowing, athletic field maintainence and other duties set out by the Supervisor. Summer workers are expected to work weekend tournaments and special events as needed.
Crossing Guard
Clinton Police Department
Crossing Guards are responsible for directing traffic to and from the schools during morning and afternoon drop offs and pickups. All work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions and requires the individual to be in good physical condition with good mobility.