Police Officer

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Job description

The City of Fairmont is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officers. The City Clerk's Office will be accepting applications until Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 12:00 p.m., noon. Once applications are received, this will allow applicants to take the written examination on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

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.

To obtain an application, contact the Fairmont City Clerk Janet Keller at , ext. 329. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk at the above listed phone number.

The benefit package for a new hire Police Officer has a starting salary of $41,398 with a salary of $46,838.00 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 $5,000.00 additional monetary incentive for Certified WV Officers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,398.00 - $46,838.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location