This Houston County Alabama job guide highlights credible employment pathways across local government, healthcare, education, public safety, and state and local workforce resources serving Dothan and communities throughout the county.
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This Houston County Alabama job guide highlights credible employment pathways across local government, healthcare, education, public safety, and state and local workforce resources serving Dothan and communities throughout the county.
Job-volume badges: A “10+ jobs” badge means that ten or more openings were observed during the most recent review. These badges can help identify employers that may be more likely to have current opportunities, but they do not guarantee that the same number of jobs is still available.
Houston County employs more than 400 people across administration, roads and bridges, sanitation, emergency management, probate, revenue, accounting, information technology, and other county services. Its employment system provides current openings and online applications.
The City of Dothan employs more than 1,100 full- and part-time workers across utilities, public works, recreation, administration, public safety, technology, finance, and other municipal services. Its job board provides current announcements and application instructions.
SEARP&DC is a regional public agency headquartered in Dothan supporting planning, economic and community development, transit, Head Start, and senior employment programs. Its careers page lists current professional, transportation, education, and support opportunities.
Southeast Health is a community-based academic health system anchored by a 420-bed medical center in Dothan. Careers span nursing, physicians, advanced practice, allied health, diagnostics, technology, administration, patient support, facilities, and other healthcare operations.
Flowers Hospital is a 235-bed acute-care facility in Dothan providing inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic, and emergency services. Careers include nursing, clinical support, rehabilitation, laboratory, imaging, pharmacy, administration, facilities, and other hospital and medical-group roles.
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a 118-bed psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center for children and adolescents in Dothan. Careers include nursing, mental health technicians, therapists, educators, recreation therapy, admissions, administration, and other behavioral-health roles.
Dothan City Schools operates the public school district serving Dothan. Employment includes teachers, administrators, instructional assistants, transportation, child nutrition, custodial, nursing, technology, substitutes, and other certified and classified positions supporting students and district operations.
Houston County Schools operates public schools serving communities throughout the county outside Dothan. Employment includes certified educators, administrators, instructional support, transportation, child nutrition, clerical, maintenance, substitutes, and other classified positions through its online recruiting system.
Providence Christian School is a classical Christian school in Dothan serving preschool through grade 12. Employment opportunities include classroom faculty, substitutes, athletics and arts, extended-day programs, office support, maintenance, food service, and other school operations.
Troy University operates a Dothan campus serving adult and nontraditional students in the Wiregrass region. University employment includes faculty, professional and classified staff, student services, technology, security, academic support, and student employment across the Dothan campus.
Wallace Community College is a public two-year institution with its primary campus in Dothan. Employment opportunities include full-time faculty and staff, adjunct instructors, part-time staff, administration, student services, workforce programs, technology, and other college-support positions.
The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine is a medical school in Dothan affiliated with Southeast Health. Employment opportunities include faculty, academic administration, student services, research and simulation support, information technology, admissions, and other professional and campus-support roles.
The Houston County Sheriff's Office recruits certified and uncertified deputies, corrections deputies, and other personnel supporting law enforcement, detention, investigations, court services, communications, and administration. Its careers page provides applications and current recruiting information.
The Dothan Police Department provides municipal law-enforcement and community-safety services. Police officers, communications personnel, crossing guards, and other public-safety positions are recruited through the City of Dothan civil service employment system and official job announcements.
The Dothan Fire Department provides fire suppression, emergency medical care, hazardous-materials response, prevention, and rescue services. Its recruiting page explains firefighter careers, advancement opportunities, training, physical preparation, and the city employment process for available positions.
Dothan Career Center is Houston County's local entry point to Alabama's public workforce system. Job seekers can use staff guidance and resource-room tools for employment searches, résumé preparation, training referrals, career planning, veteran services, and employer connections.
Southeast AlabamaWorks is the regional workforce council headquartered in Dothan, connecting employers, education providers, career centers, and training programs. It supports industry-driven workforce development, career pathways, job-search resources, training initiatives, and regional talent development.
Workforce Alabama broadens the options available to Houston County job seekers through Alabama Career Centers, where services include career guidance, résumé preparation, job-search resources, training and tuition assistance, on-the-job learning, apprenticeships, and veteran support.
The Alabama State Personnel Department supports statewide agency hiring through detailed job announcements and classification information, while separate career pathways cover internships, direct appointments, and professional, technical, and information-technology trainee roles for applicants at different experience levels.
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