Public Notice

HELP WANTED
PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER – City of Weirton, West Virginia APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL JANUARY 9, 2026. The City of Weirton Police Civil Service Commission will be conducting a Probationary Patrol Officer Exam. The completed application, including all required documentation refenced in the application, must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office, 200 Municipal Plaza, Weirton, WV 26062, by the deadline of January 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Applications are available by calling the Clerk’s office at 304-797-8500 x1045, or by visiting
www.cityofweirton.com
to print an application. The Physical Agility Exam portion of the testing will be given on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Weir High School, 200 Red Rider Road, Weirton, WV. Registration begins promptly at 8:30 a.m., and the Physical Agility Exam begins at 9:00 a.m. The Written Exam portion of the testing will be conducted on Friday, January 23, 2026 at the Millsop Community Center, 3420 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Registration begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. and the exam begins at 9:00 a.m. The minimum starting annual salary, which includes holiday pay, is $62,183.00. Additional benefits and perks include, but are not limited to, health and other supplemental benefits, 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. Candidates must be 18 years old at the time of application submission, must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license. There are no residency requirements. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. City of Weirton is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
WDT Dec 8, 15, 2025