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. |
1.5 Mile run Minute/Seconds |
| Passing | 18 | 27 | 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.
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