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The following dates have been
scheduled for testing;
Physical Agility -
17 May 2008
Written Exam -
31 May 2008
APPLICATION DEADLINE - 5 May
2008
Study Guide
(pdf)
For more information or to confirm the date, times and locations the tests will
be administered, call the Training Division at 304-348-1091.
Applications for civilian employment are handled through the City Personnel Office,
304-348-8015.
SWORN OFFICER
BENEFITS
SICK LEAVE: Basic 15 days per year paid. Can be accumulated with no
maximum.
VACATION: Minimum 12 paid holidays per year. Annual leave is
accumulated at 10 hours per month with a maximum of 240 hours at one time.
MEDICAL INSURANCE: City of Charleston Health Care Plan with
Major Medical Benefits managed by Wells Fargo. Eye and Dental Plan is also available.
LIFE INSURANCE: $10,000.00 policy paid for by the City with an optional
$50,000.00 to be paid by employee.
COLLEGE INCENTIVE: Fifty cents ($.50) for each semester hour in an
approved field. Up to a Maximum $59.00 per month.
RETIREMENT: The Charleston Police Department has an
outstanding retirement plan. Pension can be collected at age
50 with 20 years of service.
HIRING PROCESS
PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST:
The Charleston Police Department Civil Service Commission
conducts a physical ability examination for applicants. The ability test consists of
18 push ups within one
minute; 27 bent-leg sit-ups within one minute; complete 1.5 mile run within
15:00 minutes, 20 seconds
and a sit-and-reach of 16 1/2 inches.
Additional points will be awarded for more than the minimum
test scores as follows:
|
Event |
Push-Ups/1 min. |
Sit-Ups/1 min. |
Sit & Reach |
1.5 Mile run Minute/Seconds |
| Passing |
18 |
27 |
16.5" |
15:20 |
An applicant must attain a passing score on each event (that
is, performs at the pass level for pushups and setups and reach and the 1.5
mile run).
WRITTEN EXAM: The Charleston Police Department Civil Service Commission
conducts a written examination for applicants who successfully complete the
physical ability test. The written exam evaluates such factors as
aptitude, job knowledge and other related factors to determine the relative fitness for
the position. Applicants are placed on a Civil Service List ranked in the order of the
test scores and credit for military service.
ADDITIONAL TESTING: After applicant has been placed on the Civil Service
List they are subject to the following: Background Investigation with oral interview and
fingerprint check; Driver Record check; Criminal history check; Employment history;
Neighborhood check; Polygraph exam; Psychological screening; Physical ability test and
Medical exam.
EDUCATION: A High School Diploma or equivalent.
All applicants who are employed must complete a Basic Police Officer Academy Class
(Salary is received during training.).
Normally the class is held at the West Virginia State Police Academy, Institute, WV. It is approximately 15 weeks in length. After completing the academy training the
officer attends Orientation Training and is placed in the Field Training Program.
AGE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be 18 to 35 years of age.
APPLICATION Click
on "Application", print application, complete it and mail it.
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