BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley Police Department is currently accepting applications for Police Officers.
The Police Civil Service Applicant testing will be on May 26, 2021, at the Beckley Police Department.
Physical agility testing will begin at 8 AM. Depending on the number of applications times may be adjusted.
For those passing the PAT a written test will be administered at 1 Pm.
As in previous tests, currently, certified officers will not be required to take the PAT, and will automatically receive a spot for the written test.
A copy of active LE certification is required to be submitted with the application.
We will work to schedule a secondary makeup test date as needed. Thanks in advance!
Officer Base Salary and Benefits
- $40,450.00 AS OF September 2020
- After completion of one year $1,000.00 increase
- $5,000 bonus after completion of one year if you are already WV LET Certified
- $2,500 bonus after completion of one year if you are currently Certified LET from another state and WV LET accepts certification
- College degree incentives after completion of one year:
- Associate $1,200 per year increase – $42,650.00
- Bachelor $2,400 per year increase – $43,850.00
- Master $1,800 per year increase (plus bachelor increase) – $45,650.00
- Full pay, plus all equipment and transportation while at the Academy
- Ability to live within a 50-air mile radius from Beckley Corporate Limits
- Civil Service agency benefits
- In house fitness center and wellness plan
- Vacation leave – accrue 80 hours first year and maxes out at 200 per year
- Sick Leave
- Holidays – currently 12 “legal holidays” plus any other state or federal declared holidays
- Retirement after 20 years’ service, City of Beckley Policemen’s Pension & Relief Fund
- Educational assistance (half tuition reimbursement)
- Individual or Family Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance – $20,000 (no charge to employee)
- Also, several other payroll deductible plans available to you as a City Employee
- Deferred Comp
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Group Life Insurance
- Credit Union
- Direct Deposit