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
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
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.
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Event |
Push-Ups/1 min. |
Sit-Ups/1 min. |
1.5 Mile run Minute/Seconds |
Passing |
18 |
27 |
15:20 |
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.
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