Public Notice

PROBATIONARY POLICE
PATROL OFFICER
City of Weirton, West Virginia
Public Notice is hereby given that the City of Weirton Police Civil Service Commission will be conducting a Probationary Police Patrol Officer Exam.
Applications can be obtained at the City Clerk’s office beginning on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and be between
the ages of 18 and 40 at the time of application. There are no residency requirements.
The Physical Agility Exam portion of the testing will be given on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Weir High School, 200 Red Rider Road, Weirton, WV 26062. Registration for the exam will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. All applicants participating in the Physical Agility Exam portion must be present on June 1, 2024. THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP EXAMS.
Applicants who pass the Physical Agility Exam will move on to the Written Exam. The Written Exam portion of the testing will be conducted on Friday, June 14, 2024. Registration for the exam will begin
promptly at 8:30 a.m. at the Millsop Community Center, 3420 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062. All applicants participating in the Written Exam must be present on June 14, 2024. THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP EXAMS.
The minimum starting annual salary is $60,953.00 including holiday pay, with health and other supplemental benefits including, but not limited to,
attendance bonuses, a uniform allowance, paid holidays, paid vacations, longevity pay, sick leave, compensatory time , and tuition reimbursement. The City of Weirton also offers a take-home vehicle program.
Veterans: The Police Civil Service Commission will award five (5) preference points to any applicant
who is a Veteran with an Honorable Discharge for service in the Armed Forces of the United States. A copy of his/her DD-214 must be submitted with the application.
Certified Law Enforcement Officers: West Virginia Certified Applicants and Out-of-State Applicants in Good Standing who possess current certifications accepted by the West Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Program (documentation is required):
a. Will receive five (5) preference points added to his/her final test score
b. Will not be required to take the physical agility exam
c. Will be given three personal days
d. Will, upon signing a two-year contract, receive a $10,000 bonus that will be paid over the course of the two-year contract period
Applications will be available beginning Monday, April 15, 2024, at the City Clerk’s office, Weirton Municipal Building, Room 102, 200 Municipal Plaza, Weirton, WV 26062, between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding any holidays). Please contact the Clerk’s office at
304-797-8500, Ext. 1045
to arrange the pickup of an application, or visit
www.cityofweirton.com
to print an application. The completed application, including a completed Physical Examination form signed by a medical provider, must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by the deadline of 4:00p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Applications will not be accepted without proof of high school graduation in the form of a diploma or GED. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
City of Weirton is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
WDT – Apr. 15, 22, 2024