Work with us!

Join the hundreds of employees who make the City of Bellingham a great place to work. With excellent benefits, a range of rewarding career opportunities and a beautiful, vibrant location, we know you’ll love being a part of our team!

Current Job Opportunities

View and apply for jobs

Job Alerts

Application Tips

Learn more about our application process

Explore our employee benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that helps you thrive in both your career and personal life. Join our team and enjoy the peace of mind knowing that you and your loved ones are well cared for.

We offer regular step increases, typically annually or upon completion of worked regular hours.

Find details about our compensation plans for employees on our Pay Schedule page.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Your health matters! We provide robust medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family covered.

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability: Secure your future with life insurance and long-term disability benefits for eligible employees.

Retirement plans and financial security: Plan for retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and City supplemental deferred savings plans.

Paid Leave: Enjoy time off when it suits you. The City offers paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

We also offer health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, and numerous wellness perks.

Find details on our benefits page.

About Bellingham

A small-city vibe with big-city events and activities, plus natural beauty and recreation galore, all nestled between the mountains and the bay – and a short distance to both Seattle and Vancouver, BC! Does it get any better? We don’t think so.

Learn what it’s like to call Bellingham home.

Public safety careers

Learn about options to join the City of Bellingham for a career in public safety.

Becoming a Bellingham Fire Department firefighter is a calling and a career. Serving the community and helping others is incredibly rewarding. Learn more about our hiring process.

Find out about current opportunities to join the Bellingham Police Department.

Be a part of our community’s critical conduit to first responders!

What-Comm police dispatchers at Bellingham Police Department answer all 911 calls for all of Whatcom County.
Calls for fire and emergency medical services are transferred to Fire/EMS dispatchers at Bellingham Fire Department.

Additional Resources

Equal Opportunity

The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40+), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment.

Build Your Career, Serve Your Community

Human Resources Department, 104 W Magnolia St, Bellingham WA 98225
360-778-8220 | hr@cob.org | more contact info