CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Charleston Police Department is holding a hiring test on Saturday for those who want to become future officers.
The city is aiming to have 16 new hires.
There is a both a physical ability test and a written test that must be passed before continuing to the academy.
The department has a few officers retiring soon and wants the city is at full capacity.
“The public expects a certain level of service and we like to provide a certain level of service,” said Lt. Autumn Davis with CPD, “We have a tradition of excellence here in Charleston and we want to continue that as a department. In order to do that, we need enough officers on the street to respond to calls for service.”
The department is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for already certified West Virginia law enforcement officers.
The test will be Saturday, November 7 at 8 a.m. and another on November 21. Those taking the test must bring their driver’s license with them.
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