Job Description

Description

Applications are now being accepted for the 73rd Cadet Class of the West Virginia State Police. Certified Officers and traditional applicants are encouraged to apply for this class.

73rd Cadet Class Testing Dates

Friday, March 1 - WVSP Academy

Tuesday, March 5 - Elkins

Friday, March 8 - Morgantown

Tuesday, March 12 - Beckley

Friday, March 15 - WVSP Academy

Tuesday, March 19 - Beckley

Friday, March 22 - Charles Town

Saturday, March 23 - Morgantown

Friday, April 5 - WVSP Academy

Description:
It is a trooper\'s responsibility to perform basic police services in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives of the West Virginia State Police and in compliance with governing federal and state laws.

As outlined in of the West Virginia Code, the West Virginia State Police shall have the mission of statewide enforcement of criminal and traffic laws with emphasis on providing basic enforcement and citizen protection from criminal depredation throughout the state and maintaining the safety of the state\'s public streets, roads and highways.

The essential functions and tasks required for the position of state police trooper, include, but are not limited to, qualification and use of firearms, providing emergency assistance, conducting investigations, report writing and presenting testimony in a court of law.

Base Pay at Enlistment: $50,824
Starting Salary After Graduation: $58,084

Job Duties

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Essential Functions

• Arrest and Detain Persons
• Protect crime scene and collect evidence and information
• Enforce DUI/Traffic laws
• Operate Patrol Vehicle
• Conduct Search and Seizure
• Use physical Force to control persons
• Use Deadly Weapon
• Provide Emergency Assistance
• Conduct initial and follow-up investigation of crime and events
• Write and read reports and other documents
• Present Testimony
• Transport Persons in Custody
• Conduct Interviews and Interrogations
• Conduct Traffic Accident Investigation

Qualifications

• West Virginia State Law requires an applicant to be at least 21 years of age, but no more than 39 years of age prior to enlistment. Applicants who are 20 years of age at the onset of testing are permitted to test provided that he/she will be 21 years of age by the target date of enlistment.
• No prior police training will be substituted for cadet training.
• Applicants must have, at minimum, a high school diploma or G.E.D equivalency.
• Applicants must have possessed a valid drivers license for a minimum of two (2) years prior to the date of application.
• Applicants must not have any domestic violence convictions
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Applicants must be able to pass a

, , and psychological test * Must have a successful background, polygraph, and
.

** Please check our or our page for upcoming testing dates and locations.**

Additional Information

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2024 Testing Dates

Friday, March 1 - WVSP Academy

Tuesday, March 5 - Elkins

Friday, March 8 - Morgantown

Tuesday, March 12 - Beckley

Friday, March 15 - WVSP Academy

Tuesday, March 19 - Beckley

Friday, March 22 - Charles Town

Saturday, March 23 - Morgantown

Friday, April 5 - WVSP Academy

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