CURRENT JOB OPENINGS 

The City of La Follette
207 South Tennessee Avenue
LaFollette, TN 37766
Attn: Human Resources
Phone: (423) 562-4961
Fax: (423) 562-6565

If you would like to apply for a position, please fill out the employment application completely and return it to the City Clerk's office. You may obtain an application from the Clerk's office or you may print the application by following the link below.

General Employment Application

Planning Commission Application

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.

The City of LaFollette accepts applications for positions at all times, however a position can not be guaranteed to be available. We reserve the right to stop accepting applications at any time. Excellent benefits and TCRS Retirement. Salary and benefits are to be discussed during candidate interviews.

POLICE EMPLOYMENT:- This form must be attached to the top of the employment application to be considerd for employment within the LaFollette Police Department.

Please email application to:

Stan Foust: SFOUST@LAFOLLETTETN.NET
CC: BRENDA228@CCDIWIRELESS.NET
You may also print out and return applications to the LaFollette Municipal building.

Full-Time Fire Fighter 

Essential Job Functions: Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended to
provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Employee(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional tasks.

This will be a full-time position, working 24hours on 48 hours off. The job comes with a competitive full-benefit package, including employer sponsored health insurance, paid time off, and TCRS retirement.

Job Requirements: 

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Ability to communicate with multiple people at any given time.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Computer savvy and able to type quickly and accurately.
  • Prior dispatching duties preferred.
  • Receives and transmits routine and emergency messages via radio telephone, and other means forthe police department, fire department, rescue squad, ambulance service, water department, and other agencies or personnel.
  • Ability to converse plainly and directly in a courteous and friendly manner with a variety ofindividuals, and to give verbal instructions and /or emotional support to callers until properauthorities arrive if needed.8. Communicates effectively with the public, ascertains facts, answers questions, and refers hem to the appropriate personnel.
  • Monitors all alarms and dispatches proper service response.
  • Ability to understand and follow with written and oral instructions including department policies and procedures.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and follow proper policies and procedures, along with the ability to type accurately.