PARKERSBURG POLICE DEPT. LOOKING FOR OFFICERS

(02/14/2006)
The Parkersburg Police Department is looking for a few good officers.

The department will be testing for the position of patrol officer on Saturday, March 4, 2006.

The written examination will be given at West Virginia University at Parkersburg at 10:00 a.m.

Applicants should allow a minimum of two hours for testing.

Those who successfully pass the written test will be required to report to Parkersburg High School at 4:00 p.m. on this same day, to complete the physical agility portion of the testing.

A hiring incentive will be paid to all successful applicants who, prior to their appointment, have previously completed the necessary academy training which makes said appointee a certified police officer in the State of West Virginia as approved by the Law Enforcement Training Committee (LET) of the State of West Virginia.

The incentive shall be paid upon successful completion of the applicant's probationary period in the amount of $2500.

Applications may be obtained at:

Parkersburg Division of Police
Parkersburg Municipal Building
#1 Government Square
Parkersburg, WV
Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Applications must be received by the Training Division no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2006.

For further information on requirements, you may call the Parkersburg Police Department Training/Public Relations Division at 304-424-8459 or 304-424-8444.