THE OHIO COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION
ANNOUNCES AN EXAMINATION FOR
DEPUTY SHERIFF
Examination to be held at
Wheeling Central Catholic High School
75 14th St, Wheeling, WV
Examination will be offered on two dates
Wednesday June 1, 2022, at 7:00pm and
Saturday June 4, 2022, at 9:00am
(Applicants need to attend only one of the dates)
Applicants must complete the online form to apply for the test.
Additional information and online form can be found at www.ohcoso.com
All applications must be submitted no later than noon on Friday May 20, 2022
REQUIREMENTS
*Vision – uncorrected or corrected visual acuity of 20/30 in both eyes combined
*No colorblindness
*Hearing – No deficiency allowed
*Age 18-45 years – at least 18 on day of examination
*License – Valid driver’s license required
*High School Diploma or equivalency
The Commission may refuse to examine an applicant, or after examination, to certify as eligible, one who is addicted to the habitual use of intoxicating liquors or drugs, or who has been convicted of a felony or who has been guilty of infamous or notorious disgraced conduct; or who has been dismissed from public service for delinquency or misconduct or who has made a false statement or any material fact or practiced or attempted to practice any deception of fraud in his or her application, in any such examination or in securing his or her eligibility, or who refuses to comply with the rules and regulations of the Commission.
A passing score shall be established by the Commission, and the Commission will post the eligibility list containing the names and grades of those who have passed the competitive examination. The names will be listed according to the highest numerical test scores. All tied scores will be decided by a blind drawing conducted by the Commission.
All persons qualifying for the eligibility list must subsequently undergo and pass a medical examination, physical agility test, psychological evaluation, and a polygraph examination in order to qualify for certification or appointment as Deputy Sheriff.
Christopher Turak, President
Melissa Barr
Matthew Moore
Civil Service Commission
Int. & N.R. April 15, 22, 2022