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Corrections Deputy (Entry Level and Lateral)
- Bellingham, Washington
- Whatcom County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Housing Programs Specialist
- Bellingham, Washington
- City of Bellingham, WA
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Border Patrol Agent
- Bellingham, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Bellingham, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
U.S. Border Patrol Agent
- Bellingham, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Bellingham, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Bellingham, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff (Entry Level and Lateral)
- Bellingham, Washington
- Whatcom County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
United States Border Patrol Agent
- Bellingham, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Library Specialist
- Bellingham, Washington
- Whatcom Community College
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
911 Public Safety Telecommunicator (Training)
- Bellingham, Washington
- City of Bellingham
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
911 Telecommunicator
- Bellingham, Washington
- City of Bellingham
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Housing Programs Specialist
- Bellingham, Washington
- City of Bellingham
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Bellingham, Washington
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS OFFICER 2 - (WFSE Internal Transfer Only)
- Bellingham, Washington
- State of Washington
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Bellingham, Washington
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Bellingham, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Bellingham, Washington
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Bellingham, Washington
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Bellingham, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Bellingham, Washington
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Bellingham, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Bellingham, Washington
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Bellingham, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Navy Chaplain
- Bellingham, Washington
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Army Reserve Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Bellingham, Washington
- United States Army
- 89
- Public Health
Information Systems Technician
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Corrections Deputy (Entry Level and Lateral)
- Bellingham, Washington 98227 United States
- Whatcom County
- Oct 27, 2026
- Full Time
Whatcom County

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- Oct 27, 2026
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Corrections Officer
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office offers challenging and exciting careers for Corrections Officers. When you become part of the team, you are welcomed into our close-knit family. Whatcom County Corrections Deputies perform tasks related to the operations of a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week maximum- and minimum-security jail and other assigned facilities.
Key duties include:

Receiving, booking, maintaining custody of, escorting, transporting, caring for, monitoring, overseeing, and releasing inmates.
Maintaining facility security and coordinating work crew activities.
Complies with strict legal standards and requirements, policies, and standard operating procedures.
Assesses and responds appropriately to emergency situations.

Application process: The start point for all Whatcom County law enforcement positions is with a valid Public Safety Testing (PST) Law Enforcement Exam. Here are the steps to get started:

Visit the PST website and choose your career path (Corrections).
Select Whatcom County as one of the agencies you are interested in.
Review and agree to the required qualifications to join our team.
Select a date and time for your Law Enforcement Exam.
Create an applicant profile. Filling out your profile ensures that agencies have the information required for the hiring process.
Take your test. Be prepared to succeed when you arrive at your test location.

If you list Whatcom County as one of the agencies you are interested in, we will receive the results of your written and physical fitness tests. We will then send you an invitation to apply to Whatcom County. We will receive your online application, screen it to ensure you qualify, and then contact you to set up on Oral Board examination. Your PST score, oral board score and any veteran preference will determine your position on the eligible register. You will then be eligible for further steps in the hiring process (i.e., background investigation, etc.) for six months after placement on the eligible register. Prospective applicants should check our list of automatic disqualifiers before applying.
The basic requirements to be a Corrections Deputy, Entry Level are:

Requires a high school diploma or GED
College-level coursework in the area of corrections, law enforcement, law and justice, police science or social services is desired, but not required

The requirements for a Lateral Candidate are:

Been employed for at least 2 years within Washington State or another state, territory or commonwealth of the United states as a full-time Corrections Deputy with general corrections experience.
Passed a probationary period with a previous law enforcement employer.
No more than a 24-month break in service since the most recent law enforcement employer.
Completion of the WSCJTC Basic Corrections Academy or WSCJTC-recognized equivalency academy.

Among other special requirements, a successful candidate must:

Be a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident
Able to read and write the English language.
Be at least 21 years of age
Have a driver's license and a driving record that meets County standards

Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment testing and background exams including:

Written Test - administered through Public Safety Testing
Physical Agility Test - administered through Public Safety Testing
Polygraph Test
Law Enforcement Background Check
Physical Examination
Psychological Examination

Corrections Officer
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office offers challenging and exciting careers for Corrections Officers. When you become part of the team, you are welcomed into our close-knit family. Whatcom County Corrections Deputies perform tasks related to the operations of a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week maximum- and minimum-security jail and other assigned facilities.
Key duties include:

Receiving, booking, maintaining custody of, escorting, transporting, caring for, monitoring, overseeing, and releasing inmates.
Maintaining facility security and coordinating work crew activities.
Complies with strict legal standards and requirements, policies, and standard operating procedures.
Assesses and responds appropriately to emergency situations.

Application process: The start point for all Whatcom County law enforcement positions is with a valid Public Safety Testing (PST) Law Enforcement Exam. Here are the steps to get started:

Visit the PST website and choose your career path (Corrections).
Select Whatcom County as one of the agencies you are interested in.
Review and agree to the required qualifications to join our team.
Select a date and time for your Law Enforcement Exam.
Create an applicant profile. Filling out your profile ensures that agencies have the information required for the hiring process.
Take your test. Be prepared to succeed when you arrive at your test location.

If you list Whatcom County as one of the agencies you are interested in, we will receive the results of your written and physical fitness tests. We will then send you an invitation to apply to Whatcom County. We will receive your online application, screen it to ensure you qualify, and then contact you to set up on Oral Board examination. Your PST score, oral board score and any veteran preference will determine your position on the eligible register. You will then be eligible for further steps in the hiring process (i.e., background investigation, etc.) for six months after placement on the eligible register. Prospective applicants should check our list of automatic disqualifiers before applying.
The basic requirements to be a Corrections Deputy, Entry Level are:

Requires a high school diploma or GED
College-level coursework in the area of corrections, law enforcement, law and justice, police science or social services is desired, but not required

The requirements for a Lateral Candidate are:

Been employed for at least 2 years within Washington State or another state, territory or commonwealth of the United states as a full-time Corrections Deputy with general corrections experience.
Passed a probationary period with a previous law enforcement employer.
No more than a 24-month break in service since the most recent law enforcement employer.
Completion of the WSCJTC Basic Corrections Academy or WSCJTC-recognized equivalency academy.

Among other special requirements, a successful candidate must:

Be a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident
Able to read and write the English language.
Be at least 21 years of age
Have a driver's license and a driving record that meets County standards

Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment testing and background exams including:

Written Test - administered through Public Safety Testing
Physical Agility Test - administered through Public Safety Testing
Polygraph Test
Law Enforcement Background Check
Physical Examination
Psychological Examination
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Whatcom County

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Whether you’re starting your career or seeking new opportunities, these roles provide pathways for growth, security, and service.

Explore positions across a wide range of fields and take the first step toward a rewarding future in public service.
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