Employment
Thank you for your interest in employment with San Juan County. San Juan County has over 200 employees including 12 elected officials and 9 appointed department heads. Vacancies occur throughout the year. Employment opportunities can be viewed online and are also published in two local newspapers: The Journal and The Islands' Sounder.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and references electronically or by mail for advertised vacancies only.
If you are having difficulties uploading your resume and cover letter, here's a link to our printable employment application.
Send your resume, cover letter, and references to:
e-mail: HR@sanjuanco.com
Fax: 360-370-5085
Or mail to:
Human Resources
County Administration
350 Court Street #5
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Sheriff's Deputy or Dispatcher Employment
Civil Service rules govern the hiring of candidates for both Deputy and Dispatcher positions. Testing services for Dispatcher and entry-level Deputy positions are provided through Public Safety Testing, Inc. Interested persons are encouraged to contact Public Safety Testing, Inc. online or directly at 1-866-HIRE911.
Lateral Deputy resume/cover letter/references are accepted at any time, directly by the Civil Service Commission, and rankings are adjusted with each new application. For civil service employment information in the Sheriff's Office, email Civil Service or call 360-378-4657.