DeKalb County Government Employment Applications

Applicants may fill out an employment application and return it by one of the following methods:
  • E-mail the application; or
  • Mail it directly to DeKalb County Human Resources to be received during business hours; or
  • During business hours bring the completed application to the main Human Resources office in Decatur, or the HR Field Office on Camp Way (near the DeKalb County Jail at I-285 and Memorial Drive).

If you encounter technical problems with the DeKalb County employment application, click here for troubleshooting hints.

DeKalb County Human Resources must receive all applications during business hours by the closing date specified for the job. Applications must be received by the DeKalb County Human Resources Field Office before 4:30 p.m. on the closing date, or must be received by DeKalb County Human Resources Decatur office before 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. This includes applications received by hand, U.S. mail or email.

To complete the application online, please follow the steps below.

Step 1:  

      Install Formatta Filler

 Download Formatta Filler to your computer to open and fill out the application.

Step 2: Click on the appropriate form below.
     Application Application for General Employment
     Crew Worker / Refuse Collector Employment Application for Crew Worker & Refuse Collector

To manually submit applications use Formatta Filler (from Step 1 above) to open and print off the blank form.  Users may also type their data directly onto the electronic form and save and print the typed application form.

Application packages may be obtained in person at either of our two offices (Maloof Center in Decatur, 1300 Commerce Drive or at 755 Camp Way), or you may request that one be sent to you in the mail by calling (404) 371-2332 or writing the Decatur office at 1300 Commerce Drive, Room 100, Decatur, GA 30030.

Application materials are not sent nor accepted via fax.

Be sure to identify the job number, as well as the title of the job requested, to ensure proper processing of your application.   Some positions require supplemental forms in addition to the application.  Call 404-371-2332 to request the appropriate form.   The DeKalb Employment Application form must be completed in its entirety or your application may be disqualified.   Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the official application or supplemental forms.   Résumés may be attached as additional information but will not be used for evaluation purposes.  Please note that applications submitted electronically will not have a signature at the time of submission.  Applicants will be required to sign the application prior to accepting any employment offer.  Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a physical exam, background check, and completion of all required paperwork.

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