09/22/2026
NOW HIRING — DEPUTY SHERIFF
The Mineral County Sheriff’s Department is accepting applications for the position of Civil Service Deputy Sheriff.
Starting Salary:
• $49,016 with benefits
• $51,016 with benefits once West Virginia certified
• West Virginia certified law enforcement officers hired by the department are eligible for a $5,000 one-time sign-on incentive, payable upon successful completion of the one-year probationary period.
No prior law enforcement experience is required.
Applicants must successfully complete the Civil Service testing process. Physical agility testing will be conducted shortly after acceptance. The physical agility test consists of a 1.5-mile run, push-ups, and sit-ups and follows the standards required for entry-level applicants attending the West Virginia law enforcement academy.
Non-certified officers will be required to successfully complete the 16-week law enforcement training academy.
Special Job Qualifications
- Good physical condition - physical exam required prior to appointment.
- Must pass a physical agility test prior to appointment. The mandatory PAT will be the required test for entry-level applicants for the academy.
- Vision: 20-20 corrected in each eye required
- Hearing: No deficiency allowed
- Valid driver’s license required
- U.S. citizenship required
- Age requirement: 18 years of age
- Non- certified officers will be required to complete a 16-week para-military style training academy.
📋 HOW TO APPLY
Applications are available at the Mineral County Clerk’s Office, located at the Courthouse Annex in Keyser.
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Phone: 304-788-3924
Email requests for an application may be sent to: [email protected]
Applicants are also requested to provide:
• Copy of valid driver’s license
• Copy of military discharge, if applicable
• Copies of relevant certificates and training
📅 APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026 AT 4:30 P.M.
If you have applied in the past and wish to retest, you must submit a new application.
After applications are submitted, applicants will be notified by mail of the Civil Service written testing date and location.
If you’re interested in a career serving the citizens of Mineral County, we encourage you to apply and take the first step toward becoming a Mineral County Deputy Sheriff.
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The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
