Law Enforcement Careers
If you have a strong desire to make an impact in your community, seeking a career that will see you to retirement with great benefits or simply want a job that is never dull or mundane a career in law enforcement is a great opportunity to make a positive impact while earning plenty of benefits along the way. With a wealth of diversity in Skagit County, there are several different law enforcement areas to choose a career with. Does the idea of patrolling the mostly commercial Burlington, with a steady stream of high and low risk crimes and motor vehicle accidents, appeal to you or does the more rowdy and country community of Sedro-Woolley more your pace? There is also the residential capital of the county, Mount Vernon; the shore-line retirement community, Anacortes; and the culturally strong community of Coast Salish peoples, the Swinomish Tribal Lands. Last, but not least, is Skagit County’s Sheriff’s Office – patrolling and collaboratively working with all the cities, towns, and tribal communities within its borders.
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Anacortes PD
A thriving seaside town situated on a drive-to island and the perfect home for nature lovers, foodies, music lovers, hikers and bikers.
Burlington PD
The commercial hub city of Skagit Valley and the gateway to the San Juan Islands (West), the North Cascades National Park (East), Canada (North), and Seattle (South).
Mount Vernon PD
Voted “Best Small City in America” by the New Rating Guide to Life in America’s Small Cities.
Sedro-Woolley PD
A historical tale of two towns joining together to create a community can-do, spirited people that make you feel at home - no matter where you hail from.
Swinomish Tribal PD
A strong community of Coast Salish peoples descended from groups and bands originating from the Skagit and Samish River valleys, coastal areas, and numerous islands.
Skagit County Sheriff's Office
A vast and diverse geography starting from the glistering waters of the Pudget Sound in the west, stretching across 150 miles with beautiful and historical pastoral valleys and rivers, and ending with expansive and towering mountains and forest lands.