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What is the starting salary for
your department? What
is
the starting salary for your department? The starting salary for the How much vacation/sick time is given each year? Probationary officers receive 1 1/4 vacation days
per month. Does your department have health insurance? Employees of the
What is the minimum age for a Deputy Sheriff? Applications are accepted from persons 18 to 45 years of age. There is a mandatory retirement at the age of 65.
Is my Law Enforcement certification from another state good in WV? This is subject to approval by the Department of Criminal Justice Service. §149-2-14, Equivalent Certification lists the requirements. If you meet the requirements, you may not have to attend our Academy.
If you are a Certified West Virginia Law Enforcement Officer, you will receive an additional 5 points on your test sore. However, you must provide us a copy of your state certification.
What training or schooling do I need to have? As with anything, the more training you have the
better. We do not require any training or college degrees. We only require a
High School Diploma or equivalent. After being hired, you will be sent to the
Do I have to live in WV to take the test? No. WV State Code requires all Law Enforcement Officers
be residents of WV, but you will not need to live in
Is the fitness test given the same day as the written test? No. There will be a physical / agility test given to all
applicants who pass the written test. If you pass the written test, you will
be notified of the physical / agility test. In addition, after being hired,
the Department will request a training slot at the Academy. Another fitness
test is given by the
Do I receive extra test
points for my Military Service? Yes. If you have been active Military or Reserve with an Honorable discharge, you will receive 5 points. However, you must bring a copy of your DD214 to the test.
Does your Department have a
take home cruisers program? Yes. Every certified Deputy who has completed probation
has been assigned a cruiser. (subject
to availability)
Physical fitness questions The Sheriff's office has a complete weight room and
allows 3 paid hours a week to work-out (with Supervisor approval). Any member hired after January 1, 2010 must pass an
annual physical fitness test. Failure to meet the minimum standards will
subject the member to dismissal from the Sheriff’s Office. |
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