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Whatcom County's Civil Service Commission continuously maintains eligibility lists of entry-level, lateral entry and certified entry deputy sheriff and corrections deputy candidates according to Section 7 of our Civil Service Rules. Eligibility lists for other Sheriff's Office positions (e.g., clerks) are established as needed.
Prospective applicants should check our list of automatic disqualifiers (PDF) before applying.
Administrative and Support Staff:
For current vacancies, see Human Resources job openings.
Deputy Sheriff and Corrections Deputy:
Entry-Level
Public Safety Testing administers our written and physical ability examinations. Please visit Public Safety Testing and you will be able to complete your PST application online and select the testing date and location most convenient for you. Successful candidates will then receive a Whatcom County Sheriff's Deputy application.
Lateral and Certified Entry
Lateral and certified entry candidates may contact our Administrative Assistant at 360-778-6600 during business hours, or via email for more information.
Below is a look at the general steps through which candidates for Sheriff's Office positions must pass before being hired:
Candidates who pass these tests are placed on ranked civil service eligibility lists.
When openings occur, select candidates are invited to receive additional screening:
| Commissioned | Non-Commissioned | |
| Application | Sent to candidates after testing | Yes |
| Written testing | Public Safety Testing | Self-administered online |
| Physical agility testing | Public Safety Testing | No |
| Oral board | Yes | Yes |
Candidates who pass these tests are placed on ranked civil service eligibility lists.
When openings occur, select candidates are invited to receive additional screening:
- Polygraph examination
- Background investigation (conducted by Public Safety Testing)
- Command Interview