Clerk III - Jail Reception

Salary: $21.60 - $32.75 Hourly
Location : Public Safety Building - 311 Grand Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500465
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Corrections
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Summary
The is currently recruiting a full-time Clerk III. This Clerk III assignment is the Jail Reception position which is located at the Whatcom County Jail.


The Clerk III is an entry-level position which performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks in support of law enforcement and investigative activities throughout the Sheriff's Office. A variety of tasks will be assigned such as processing reports; providing administrative support; responding to inquiries from the public, staff members and others; entering or obtaining data; explaining policies and/or procedures to citizens; and dealing with victims, suspects and/or jail inmates in person and over the phone. The work involves heavy data entry, a lot of interaction with teammates and the public, and requires a high level of accuracy. You will be working with sensitive and confidential information often related to crime and victimization, which some people may find disturbing.
Job duties may include:

• Processing reports
• Responding to inquiries from the public, staff members and others
• Entering or obtaining data
• Explaining policies and/or procedures to citizens
• Dealing with victims, suspects and/or jail inmates in person and over the phone.

The successful candidates must be able to work cooperatively with diverse individuals, groups and agencies, in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.


Hours of Work: 4-10 hour days - days to be determined after hire but may include weekends.

Supervisor: Corrections Lieutenant


For more information please review the and .
Salary Range:

• MCBA- Range 108.0

Hiring rate depends on qualifications. This position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).

Qualifications
Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible generaloffice, clerical and/or secretarial experience.
• Due to Civil Service rules, must be a United States Citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Preferred:

• One or more years of data entry experience in a law enforcement and/or criminal justice setting.
• Experience working in law enforcement and/or criminal justice.

Desirable:

• Completion of college-level computer courses in database, spreadsheet and word processing.

At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.

Background check including a pre-employment polygraph examination, background investigation and psychological screening must meet County criteria for law enforcement employees.


At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.
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Whatcom County offers at no cost to employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees AND their family
• Generous paid leave provisions, including vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays per year
• Eligibility for a lifetime pension through the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), with joint contributions required from the employee and the County
• $50,000 Life Insurance coverage for employees
• Option to invest in a 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for annual health care and/or dependent care expenses
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance
• (EAP)
• Additional