WEST VIRGINIA – Sergeant S.C. Allen stopped by WVVA @ Noon to discuss upcoming career opportunities and training dates for anyone considering law enforcement.
A native of Ohio, the sergeant, even reflecting on the reason he was called to serve in the Mountain State.
“I was looking at a lot of different departments,” said Sgt. Allen.
“The professionalism. The history. I made one visit to the academy for the initial testing and I knew then this is where I wanted to be.”
Testing dates & locations:
APRIL 03, 2025 ELKINS
APRIL 04, 2025 CHARLES TOWN
APRIL 05, 2025 MORGANTOWN
APRIL 09, 2025 BECKLEY
APRIL 18, 2025 CONCORD
APRIL 19, 2025 ACADEMY
Requirements are as follows:
- Must be at least 18 years old and no older than 39 on the day of enlistment
- A United States Citizen
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Must pass the written examination and physical agility test
Benefits are as follows:
- Cadets in training will receive $53,724.00 ($4,477.00 per month)
- Upon graduation from the academy salary will increase to $60,984.00 ($5,082.00 per month)
- Troopers receive a salary increase with each promotion and a $500 yearly longevity salary increase
- Troopers have available health, dental and vision coverage
- Troopers earn 15-24 paid vacation days a year depending on longevity
- All troopers earn 1.5 sick days a month
- All Troopers are part of the West Virginia State Police Plan B retirement system.
Watch the interview above.
Disqualifications are as follows:
- The applicant fails to meet the requirements listed under minimum requirements
- The applicant has been convicted of a Felony
- The applicant has been previously dismissed from any public service for delinquency, misconduct, or other similar causes
- The applicant has made a false statement of material face or has misrepresented his or her qualifications in the application or background investigation
- The applicant has used or attempted to use political pressure or bribery to secure an advantage in the selection process
- The applicant has failed to submit the application correctly or within the prescribed time limits
- The applicant has any convictions for a serious traffic offense {DUI, Negligent Homicide, etc .. )
- The West Virginia State Police detects or discerns any condition or circumstance involving the applicant that may grossly impair the applicant’s ability to perform the duties of a West Virginia State Trooper
- The applicant has been rejected during any phase of a previous selection process and the condition or circumstance causing the rejection still exists
- The applicant has any convictions for misdemeanor crimes involving persons or property
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