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Hiring Process |
Be One of the Finest - a Parkersburg Police OfficerBenefits include:
The Parkersburg Police Department Civil Service Commission conducts a written examination for applicants. The exam evaluates such factors as aptitude, job knowledge, and other related factors to determine the relative fitness for the position. Applicants are placed on a civil service list ranked in the order of the test score and credit for military service and academy completion. Hiring announcements will be publicized, and anyone having an application on file will be notified by mail of the testing date. |
TestingA physical agility test will be administered soon after the written exam. The agility test consists of:
Only those applicants successfully completing this physical agility test will be considered. After an applicant has been placed on the Civil Service list and successfully completed the physical agility test, they are subject to the following:
A review of the applicant's file by the Civil Service Commissioners determines the applicant's certification for employment. All applicants (unless having already completed the Basic Academy Training) hired must complete a Basic Police Officer Academy Class, which lasts approximately 15 weeks. Upon completion of the academy class, the officer completes an orientation training with the department, and then will be placed in the Field Training Program. |
ParticularsREQUIREMENTS
SALARY RANGE
INSURANCE Paid health insurance depending on provider selected. PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES Promotions are based on availability of rank openings and are determined by testing. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED Duty weapon and leather gear. |

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Emergency:
Non-Emergency:
Detective
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Switchboard:
Third floor, |