Police Officer

The Charles Town Police Department   Charles Town, WV   Full-time     Law Enforcement
Posted on January 29, 2025
The Charles Town Police Department is seeking qualified applicants to be appointed to the position of Probationary Police Officer. The current salary for this position is $56,061 for a WV certified police officer and $54,694 for an uncertified individual. • Applicants with a current West Virginia Law Enforcement Certification are eligible to receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus. • Applicants with a current out-of-state Law Enforcement Certification are eligible to receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus. • Non-Certified Applicants are eligible to receive a $2,500 sign-on bonus. To be considered for the position, interested persons must: Submit a completed application to the Charles Town Police Department, 661 South George Street, Suite 100, Charles Town, WV, by 5:00 p.m. on March 7, 2025. Applications can be obtained at the Police Department or downloaded from the department’s website: www.charlestownpolice.com; • Pass a competitive written examination that will begin at 9:00 a.m. on March 8, 2025, at the Police Department; and • On the date of testing, successfully meet the requirements on a physical agility screening test as set forth by the West Virginia State Police Academy. For more details, contact the office via email at ctpdinfo@charlestownwv.us or call (304) 725-2714. Additional requirements for eligibility and appointment will be provided with the application. The City of Charles Town is an equal opportunity employer.