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Beckley · WV · City / town police

Beckley Police Department

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Historical officer base figure as of August 2023; annual unit and current academy rate unverified
$50,530

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Minimum requirements

  • Residence within fifty air miles of corporate limits advertised. Complete current age, education, citizenship, license and disqualifier rules require packet review; no assumed prior police or military service.

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Police recruiting email on redirected department site

recruiting@beckley.gov

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  1. Continuous online/in-person applications, National Police Officer Selection Test and intensive background review described. Complete screening sequence, interviews and conditional-offer placement unverified.

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Full pay, equipment and transportation during academy advertised; current rate and agreement terms need confirmation.

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Beckley; Raleigh County, West Virginia · WV · County sheriff

Raleigh County Sheriff's Office

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