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2. Morgantown Police Department

   Provided below are requirements for applicants.

   AGE:  Must be at least 18 years of age.

   CITIZENSHIP:  Must be a citizen of the United States.

   RESIDENCE: Must reside within 1-hour drive time of the Morgantown Police Department.

   EDUCATION:  High School Diploma or GED.

   MANDATORY:  Successfully pass all of the following examinations.

   • Physical Agility Test
   • Written Police Skills Test
   • Background Investigation
   • Drug Testing
   • Medical Examinations
   • Vision Test (maximum uncorrected vision 20/40 one eye and 20/100 in the other eye, correctable to 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other eye)
   • Psychological Examinations
   • Personal Interview
   • Polygraph Examination
   • Civil Service Exam

   ALL APPLICANTS MUST have a valid Driver’s License or Government Issued Identification.

   Following your application, you will be required to complete a Civil Service Exam. Upcoming exam dates are as follows:
   
   Saturday, April 25, 2026
   Saturday, July 25, 2026
   Saturday, October 24, 2026
   
   All exams will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Morgantown Public Safety Building.

   
   

   PERSONNEL BENEFITS (subject to change):

   • Short & Long-Term Disability
   • 4 Weeks Paid Time Off in First Year
   • Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
   • Parental Leave
   • Premium Pay for Holidays
   • Tuition Reimbursement Plan
   • Pension Plan
   • Down Payment Assistance Plan
   • Annual Step Program
   • Employee Assistance Program
   • Life Insurance
   • Ongoing Training Opportunities
   • Uniform & Equipment Provided
6. Examination Fee

   There is a $25 Examination Fee that is due upon submission of the application. The application will not be processed until the examination fee is paid. Our online payment portal can be accessed via this link by choosing Morgantown/Police Examination Fees. Before submitting your application, you must pay the examination fee. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Morgantown City Clerk at 304-284-7434. Once you have paid your examination fee, please enter the last 6 digits of the transaction number from your payment confirmation below.

8. Last 6 digits of your transaction number:*
12. Full Name*
13. Phone Number*
15. Email Address*
16. Social Security No.*
17. Today's Date*
    Today's Date
19. Street Address*
21. City*
22. State*
23. Zip Code*
25. Driver's License Number:*
26. Please provide a list of all previous home addresses for the last five years.*
30. Are you at least 18 years of age?*
    -- Select One --YesNo
31. Do you have a high school diploma or GED?*
    -- Select One --YesNo
32. Are you a legal citizen of the United States?*
    -- Select One --YesNo
34. Have you had a driver's license for 2 years prior to the date of this application?*
    -- Select One --YesNo
35. Has your driver's license ever been revoked or suspended?*
    -- Select One --YesNo
36. If yes, please explain.
38. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime?*
    -- Select One --YesNo
39. If yes, please explain.
40. Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence?
    -- Select One --YesNo
42. Have you ever been convicted of a felony crime?*
    -- Select One --YesNo
43. Have you ever been convicted of a traffic violation?*
    -- Select One --YesNo
44. If yes, please explain.
46. Are you currently using illegal drugs?
    -- Select One --YesNo
47. Do you drink alcoholic beverages?
    -- Select One --YesNo
49. Have you applied for the position of Police Officer at another agency?*
    -- Select One --YesNo
50. If yes, where?
52. Are you currently or have you ever been a certified law enforcement officer?*
    -- Select One --YesNo
53. If yes, at what agency?
55. Will you be claiming Veteran's Preference Points?*
    -- Select One --YesNo
56. If yes, please upload a copy of your DD-214.
60. Privacy Act Statement - Data Required by the Privacy Act of 1974

62. Please read carefully.

    (Authority for collection of information including Social Security Number (SSN) is contained in 5 USC 3331, 32 USC 708, 44 USC 3101, 32 USC 708, and sections 133, 265, 275, 504, 508, 510, 672(d), 678, 837, 1007, 1071 through 1087, 1168, 1169, 1475 through 1480, 1553, 2107, 3102, 5031, 8012, 8033, 8496, and 9411 of 10 USC and in executive orders 9397, 10450 and 11652.

    This authority for collection of information must be signed by you giving the police department of the City of Morgantown permission to do a thorough background investigation with agencies such as the Medical and/or Mental Institutions, Law Enforcement Agencies, Credit Bureau, and other agencies which might be of concern for the completion of such investigation. This voluntary release form allows the police department to contact agencies for release of information and accurate documentation concerning your past status.

    Principal purpose(s) for which information is intended to be used:

    To obtain background information for personnel investigation and evaluate purposed in connection with the making of security determinations with respect to: (1) Employment with the City of Morgantown, particularly in sensitive civilian positions that have been designated as requiring a determination as to whether employment is or assignment to such positions is clearly consistent with the interests of public welfare, (2) Positions of police officer or firefighter or other sworn position, or (3) A position which as access to classified or protected information.

    The information will be used to determine your acceptability for employment with the City of Morgantown. The information will be principally used to determine your mental, medical and moral qualifications for employment with the City of Morgantown. If you are accepted and subsequently hired by a component of the City of Morgantown, this information will then become a part of your personnel record.

    Your social security number (SSN) is necessary to identify you and your records and to properly report your earnings as an employee of the City of Morgantown to the Social Security Administration, should you be hired. The data is for Official Use Only and will be maintained in strict confidence in accordance with Federal Law and Regulations.

    Disclosure of this information and signing of this form is voluntary. However, failure to furnish information or the falsification of any information contained in this application for employment can and will result in the dismissal of the application.

64. Signature*
    By typing your name, you are signing this document electronically. You agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this document.
65. Date*
    Date
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