Description

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 $59,013 for a WV certified police officer and $57,574 for an uncertified individual. Generous benefits are provided. 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 October 16, 2026. Applications can be obtained at the Police Department or downloaded from the departments website: www.charlestownpolice.com; Pass a competitive written examination that will begin at 8:00 a.m. on October 17, 2026, 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