City of Wheeling 

 

POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

CITY OF WHEELING, WV

announces

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

for

ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER


Qualifications: Citizen of United States; Age 18 - 40 at application; High School Diploma or equivalent; Valid Driver’s License. Candidate must become a resident of the City of Wheeling or Ohio County within six months of employment.

Probationary Police Officers are compensated at the rate of $32,755 annual / $15.74 hourly, and receive a full benefits package. Officers may retire as early as age 50.

$5000.00 sign-on incentive for WV Certified Police Officers.

Applications may be submitted to the Human Resources Department, Room 301, City-County Building, 1500 Chapline Street, Wheeling WV. Out of town applicants may call (304) 234-3694.

Successful candidates must pass written and physical ability tests, background check (including polygraph), physical and psychological exams will also be required. The eligibility list created from the testing will be used for hiring for up to the next two years.

Veteran’s preference points will be awarded in accordance with §6-13-1 of WV State Code. Applicants who wish to be considered for veteran’s preference points must submit a DD-214 or other suitable military documentation with the application.

Women, Minorities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

 


APPLICATION