Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with the City of Marion. Our policy is to fill all vacant positions with the best-qualified candidates based on skills, knowledge, abilities, and suitability to the City’s needs. Please note that applications remain active for six months.

The City of Marion is a drug-free work environment that provides equal opportunity to all applicants. We administer hiring, conditions, and privileges of employment, compensation, training, promotions, transfer, and discipline without discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, disability, genetic information, age, national origin, or political affiliation.

Please get in touch with the ADA Coordinator, Elizabeth Gray, if you need special accommodation for any portion of the application or hiring process.

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Current Employment Opportunities

Marion Fire Department

Firefighter / Engineer

The Marion Fire Department is accepting applications for a Career Firefighter. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, and have a valid SC driver’s license. In addition, applicants must be Firefighter II certified or willing to attend the SCFA recruit school. All qualified applicants will pass a written exam, a physical agility test, and an interview. Applicants selected for hire will also have to pass a SLED background check, drug test, and a medical physical as a condition of employment. The Firefighter will, under general supervision, respond to fire and other emergency calls and perform a wide variety of duties related to fire suppression to ensure public safety and welfare. The candidate must exercise sound judgment and safety precautions in all activities and work under stressful, high-risk conditions.

Apply at Marion City Hall or the Marion Fire Department. Contact Chief Hammond at 843-423-8602 for more information.

Marion Police Department

Class I Officer - Patrol

Under regular supervision, performs uniform patrol duties, including responding to various types of calls, patrolling assigned areas, performing investigative operations, serving warrants, and performing other general law enforcement duties. Please contact Captain Jones at the Marion Police Department for more information on the open position at (843) 423-8616.

View the Police Department Applicant Requirements

Download, print, and fill out the Authorization form prior to beginning the application process! Click here! 

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