79th Cadet Class (West Virginia State Trooper)

Applications are now being accepted for the 79th Cadet Class of the West Virginia State Police. Certified Officers and traditional applicants are encouraged to apply for this class.Cadet Class Testing dates and locations will be announced soon.DescriptionIt is a trooper's responsibility to perform basic police services in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives of the West Virginia State Police and in compliance with governing federal and state laws. As outlined in Section 15-2-12 of the West Virginia Code, the West Virginia State Police shall have the mission of statewide enforcement of criminal and traffic laws with emphasis on providing basic enforcement and citizen protection from criminal depredation throughout the state and maintaining the safety of the state's public streets, roads and highways.The essential functions and tasks required for the position of state police trooper include, but are not limited to, qualification and use of firearms, providing emergency assistance, conducting investigations, report writing and presenting testimony in a court of law.Base Pay$55,518.00 ($4,626.50 per month)Starting Salary After Graduation: $62,778.00 ($5,231.50 per month)Essential Functions and TasksArrest and Detain PersonsProtect crime scene and collect evidence and informationEnforce DUI/Traffic lawsOperate Patrol VehicleConduct Search and SeizureUse physical Force to control personsUse Deadly WeaponProvide Emergency AssistanceConduct initial and follow-up investigation of crime and eventsWrite and read reports and other documentsPresent TestimonyTransport Persons in CustodyConduct Interviews and InterrogationsConduct Traffic Accident InvestigationQualificationsWest Virginia State Law requires an applicant to be at least 18 years of age, but no more than 39 years of age prior to enlistment. Applicants who are 17 years of age at the onset of testing are permitted to test provided that he/she will be 18 years of age by the target date of enlistment.No prior police training will be substituted for cadet training.Applicants must have at minimum, a high school diploma or G.E.D equivalency.Applicants must have possessed a valid driver's license for a minimum of two (2) years prior to the date of application.Applicants must not have any domestic violence convictions.Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.Applicants must be able to pass a written exam, physical fitness test, and psychological test.Must have a successful background, polygraph, and medical exam.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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