The content on the Thurston County website is currently provided in English. We are providing the “Translation” for approximately 10 languages. The goal of the translation is to provide visitors with limited English proficiency to access information on the website in other languages. The translations do not translate all types of documents, and it may not give you an exact translation all the time. The translations are made through an automated process, which may not result in accurate or precise translations, particularly of technical and legal terminology.
Thurston County Washington
Our current job postings are found at the Thurston County Careers Site.
PLEASE NOTE: Current Thurston County employees must apply for any employment opportunity through TC Connect by selecting the Me tab, then the Current Jobs icon.
Alternatively, you may click this link to apply internally. Recall and Rehire Opportunities can be found here.The Civil Service Commission gives competitive tests to determine the fitness of candidates to work in the Sheriff's Office. Applicants that pass all tests are ranked on the Employment Eligibility List according to their test score. Applicants placed upon the eligibility lists are then processed through a vigorous background and reference check process.
Equal Opportunity EmployerProfessional Services Contractors provide occasional and temporary services for Thurston County when there is not regular staff available to perform such work. Contractors are not employees of Thurston County and must meet the eligibility requirements as established by the IRS. Contractors are not eligible to receive any employee benefits, must be responsible for their own unreimbursed business/service related expenses and must be responsible for any profit or loss associated with the service agreement.
Written contracts will be required of all professional service relationships to determine the extent of the services performed, the extent to which the contractor is available to perform services, the durations of the relationship or intended project, associated business liability coverage and fee for service structure.
All independent professional services contracts will be administered through the individual departments. Interested parties should contact those respective departments for specific information including fees, services, limitations and duration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)May I submit an application or resume for a position that is not currently posted or to be considered for future employment?
No, we only accept application materials for positions that are currently posted. You may use the Job Interest Notification process to be notified of new job opportunities.
Do I need to submit a separate application for each position that I am interested in?Yes, you need to apply separately to each position recruitment.
To whom do I direct my questions about an employment opportunity?The contact person and phone number is listed on each employment opportunity.
How do I obtain more information about an employment opportunity?You can view a complete copy of the job description under the Job Classifications section of our webpage. For additional questions and information, you may call the contact person listed on the employment opportunity.
How can I check the status of my application?You can call the contact person listed on the Employment Opportunity. Please keep in mind, due to the large number of applications received for each recruitment, it can take up to 30 days to screen through applications prior to the scheduling of interviews. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why does the application ask for veterans’ preference?If two individuals are equally qualified for a job, a veteran will be given preference when making the hiring decision.
What benefits do you offer to your employees?Thurston County offers a competitive benefits package. Additional information can be found under the Benefits menu.