Police Officer Job at Fairmont Police Department
Applications and informational packets may be obtained at the City of Fairmont, City Clerk’s Office, City/County Complex, 200 Jackson Street, Room 312, Fairmont, WV, until 12:00 p.m., noon, Tuesday, January 17, 2023. The last day to accept applications is 12:00 p.m., noon, Tuesday, January 17, 2023. The written examination will be given on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. The City of Fairmont offers a one-time monetary incentive of $10,000.00, payable on the first payday following the date of hire, for recruitment of a newly hired Probationary Patrol Officer with an active and valid West Virginia Law Enforcement Certification; subject to reimbursement on a pro-rated basis within the first three years of employment for voluntary termination.
Once applications are submitted to the City Clerk’s Office, the applicant will have to take the Police Officer Civil Service Examination which is a two-hour exam that deals with basic knowledge of the ability to observe and remember details, vocabulary, reading comprehension, ability to follow directions, ability to problem solve and use logic, and ability to use situational judgment. The successful applicants that pass the written exam will then have to complete and pass a physical examination whereas each applicant must do 28 sit-ups in one minute; 18 push-ups in one minute and run 1.5 miles in 14 minutes and 36 seconds or less. Once an applicant passes the written examination and physical agility, he or she will then be ranked by their test score on a list of applicants eligible to proceed to other phases of the hiring process.
The benefit package for a new hire Police Officer has a starting salary of $43,054 with a salary of $48,712.00 after one year probation. Each Officer will earn 2 weeks vacation after the first year; 12–14 paid holidays per year; and six (6) personal days per year after the completion of the probationary period. Each Officer is offered PEIA health Insurance. The City of Fairmont offers a $10,000.00 additional monetary incentive for Certified WV Officers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $43,054.00 - $48,712.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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