Applications submitted after 09 Sept 2011 will not be permitted to test on 23 and 24 Sept 2011. This is the deadline for applicant testing for this segment in the CPD Hiring Process. You may still complete a pre-application if you wish to be considered for our next hiring phase.

Thank you for your interest in the Charleston Police Department.

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 40 years of age.

HIRING PROCESS

1. WRITTEN EXAM: The Charleston Police Department Civil Service Commission conducts a written examination.  The Written Examination will be given first in the employment process with each applicant required to pass a minimum standard on this examination prior to going to the next step and performing 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.  The Written Examination will consist of the following topics:

   Vocabulary

   Reading Comprehension

   Spelling

   Language

   Number Operations

   Problem Solving

    

2. PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST: The Charleston Police Department Civil Service Commission conducts a physical ability examination for applicants. The ability test consists of total push ups within one minute; total bent-leg sit-ups within one minute; and a 1.5 mile run.

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 and Medical exam.

Click on PRE-APPLICATION complete it and mail it.