TAYLOR COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
All persons desiring to take the Civil Service Examination to qualify for appointment to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department, interested in a position as a Deputy Sheriff must first submit an application at www.personnel.wv.gov. All examinations are administered online. Once the requestor sends Division of Personnel (DOP), an official list of applicant names who are to be tested, applicants will receive two emails from CourseMill, which is the testing program. If applicants do not receive these emails within 5 business days after the closing date, the applicant needs to contact [email protected] or call 304-414-0887/304-414-0881. Also, please contact county clerk to make arrangements for special testing. All applications must be received by December 9, 2021. After this closing date a list will be emailed to [email protected].
AGE: All applicants shall not be less than 18 nor more than 45 years of age, unless said applicant has been a deputy sheriff in this county during the past two years.
MILITARY/LAW ENFORCEMENT: Any Applicant seeking preference as a veteran or as a certified West Virginia police officer, must submit proof of military service (Form DD-214), and or proof of your current law enforcement certification on or before the time of the examination.
EDUCATION: All applicants must have a High School education or a GED and provide documented proof thereof.
PAY: Is based on the division of the law enforcement branch of Taylor County Sheriff’s Department that the applicant is hired for. There is a one year probation period.
VACATION AND SICK LEAVE: Annual vacation is based on months worked and sick leave is granted by the Taylor County Personnel Policy.
SALARY: The Minimum starting salary is $32,500.00 for an entry level non-certified officer, certified officer $37,500.00 plus $5,000.00 sign on bonus.
PENSION: A pension plan is provided.
All applicants must pass an Agility Test & Pre-Employment Drug Testing.
All applicants must present a medical clearance and release of liability from his or her personal physician before being admitted to the physical agility test.
All applicants are subject to background check, polygraph examination and psychological evaluation.
TAYLOR COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
John Whitescarver, President
Tom Hart, Member
David Efaw, Member
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