What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEPUTY SHERIFF position at Berkeley County Commision?
JOB-TYPE: Full-Time
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Martinsburg, WV
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office
If selected to move onto next round of consideration, all applicants will be emailed and asked to return documents requested below:
Applicant's Statement
SALARY:
$57,466 with No Experience
$59,187 upon graduation from the West Virginia State Police Academy
Up to $67,668 for Pre-Certified Officers (based on years of service)
Minimum requirements for the position are as follows:
Must be a US Citizen
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age (WV Code)
Must possess (at a minimum) a High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be in excellent health (standard weight in proportion to height)
Must successfully pass all examinations administered by the Civil Service Commission
Must successfully pass a physical agility test administered by the Civil Service Commission
Must be willing to submit to further examinations throughout the hiring process such as a Psychological evaluation and Polygraph exam
Must pass fitness standards for acceptance to the police academy
Must successfully pass a medical prior to being offered employment
Must attend and successfully complete all training as required by the position
Must be willing to accept duty assignments, which can include but is not limited to, K-9 Deputy, Court Security, School Resource Officer and all other duties assigned by the Sheriff of Berkeley County.
Once hired, deputies may receive a take home vehicle, if, and ONLY IF, they live within a 25-mile radius of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s as determined at the discretion of the Sheriff.
Physical Agility Test: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Written Examination: Saturday, September 26, 2026
EQUAL OPOPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Berkeley County Commission provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Code : 825205-1
Location : SHERIFFS OFFICE
Job Class : DEPUTY
MINIMUM STARTING SALARY: $57,466.00-$57,466.00
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Martinsburg, WV
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office
If selected to move onto next round of consideration, all applicants will be emailed and asked to return documents requested below:
Applicant's Statement
SALARY:
$57,466 with No Experience
$59,187 upon graduation from the West Virginia State Police Academy
Up to $67,668 for Pre-Certified Officers (based on years of service)
Minimum requirements for the position are as follows:
Must be a US Citizen
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age (WV Code)
Must possess (at a minimum) a High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be in excellent health (standard weight in proportion to height)
Must successfully pass all examinations administered by the Civil Service Commission
Must successfully pass a physical agility test administered by the Civil Service Commission
Must be willing to submit to further examinations throughout the hiring process such as a Psychological evaluation and Polygraph exam
Must pass fitness standards for acceptance to the police academy
Must successfully pass a medical prior to being offered employment
Must attend and successfully complete all training as required by the position
Must be willing to accept duty assignments, which can include but is not limited to, K-9 Deputy, Court Security, School Resource Officer and all other duties assigned by the Sheriff of Berkeley County.
Once hired, deputies may receive a take home vehicle, if, and ONLY IF, they live within a 25-mile radius of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s as determined at the discretion of the Sheriff.
Physical Agility Test: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Written Examination: Saturday, September 26, 2026
EQUAL OPOPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Berkeley County Commission provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Code : 825205-1
Location : SHERIFFS OFFICE
Job Class : DEPUTY
MINIMUM STARTING SALARY: $57,466.00-$57,466.00
Salary : $57,466 - $67,668