The Raleigh County Civil Service Commission and the Raleigh County Sheriff's Office have initiated a new hiring phase for all those who wish to become a Raleigh County Deputy Sheriff. Beginning salary range is $54,620.00 to $56,420.00. The nature of the work to be performed is general law enforcement duties. The job duties of a Deputy Sheriff are, but not limited to, road patrol, investigations, court security, school resource officer, home confinement, K9 officer, and swat. The minimum qualifications required for the entry level position is age 18; a high school diploma or GED; pass the physical fitness test and written examination; and undergo a complete background investigation, and a complete medical and psychological examination.
There is a $5,000.00 sign on bonus for West Virginia Certified Officers possessing a current certification.
Additionally, all applicants that are current certified law enforcement officers by the State of West Virginia, or who have been similarly certified by any other jurisdiction and are eligible for such certification under the Rules and Regulations of the Law Enforcement Training Subcommittee of the West Virginia Division of Criminal Justice Services, with twelve years' experience or less, would meet the requirements of fitness based upon his or her continued certification as a law enforcement officer and, therefore, would be waived from participating in the physical ability testing upon proof that the applicant is, in fact, a current certified police officer. The said certified police officer applicant would still, however, be required to pass the written test and all medical and psychological examinations prior to the hire date. Should proof of certification not be provided to the Civil Service Commission prior to the scheduling of the physical agility testing, the certified police officer applicant would be required to participate in the physical ability testing.
All applications for Raleigh County Deputy Sheriff are to be filed electronically. The application is available under the Links and Resources section of the website for the Raleigh County Sheriff's Office. The website is https://raleighcountysheriff.com and the link is Apply to be a Deputy
In addition, all applicants must also apply with the West Virginia Division of Personnel at the website of https://personnel.wv.gov. The Raleigh County Sheriff's website provides more information on this process.
All persons interested in the position of Deputy Sheriff are encouraged to complete the online applications and upload the required information (with all uploads in either jpeg or pdf format) before Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
The Civil Service Commission has adopted an Affirmative Action Plan and we encourage all minorities interested to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Raleigh County Deputy Sheriff Civil Service Commission
Daniel Burns, Commissioner
Christopher Davis, Commissioner
David D. Gentry, Commissioner