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Over the years the West Virginia State Police has progressed to become one of the most respected police organizations in the nation. The West Virginia State Police Academy is a 24​-week paramilitary style academy. Cadets will live at the academy Monday through Friday and will be released on most weekends. Cadets are paid and receive full benefits while at the academy. All equipment issued, meals and lodging are fully paid for by the department. Upon graduating the academy, your will be assigned to one of the State Police Detachments around the State, where you will conduct a three-month field training period with a Field Training Officer (FTO). After your training and probationary period has ended you are able to apply for numerous specialty positions once they become available. The department has numerous specialty positions including, Special Response Team (SRT), K-9, Crime Scene Team, Bomb Techs, Aviation, Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and many others. Apply N​​ow ​​​ Latest News See All Employment News ​ Follow Us West Virginia State Police ​​ ​ Upcoming Test Dates September 04, 2026 Academy September 09, 2026 Beckley September 17, 2026 Elkins September 18, 2026 Charles Town September 19, 2026 Morgantown September 25, 2026 Academy September 30, 2026 Morgantown Testing Details Registration will start at 8:30 AM. Testing will begin at 9:00 AM. Please leave all phones, smart watches in your vehicle. You will be required to provide photo identification upon check in. Please wear professional attire when arriving and bring physical fitness attire (shorts, t-shirts, running shoes) to change into for the PT test. No offensive clothing is permitted.​ ​ ​ ​​Sergeant S.C. Allen Recruiting Coordinator 725 Jeffers​on Road South Charleston, WV 25309 scott.c.allen@wvsp.gov ​vvv 681-895-1234 304-746-2108 ​ Minim​um Requi​rements Disqualifications Troope​r Benefits 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 The Superintendent and/or Cadet Selection Board Shall reject an applicant for the following or other conditions or circumstances. 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 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 retireme​nt system ​​.​ Regional Recruiters Troo​p 1 Troo​p 2 Tro​op 3 Troo​p 4 Troop 5 Troop​​ 6 Trooper D. T. Willams Castro - Wheeling devun.t.castro@wvsp.gov ​​ Corporal M. P. Sternart - Morgantown matthew.p.sternart@wvsp.gov Trooper J. B. Givens - Charlestown jakobi.b.givens@wvsp.gov Trooper Z. D. Haught - Martinsburg zachary.d.haught@wvsp.gov Senior Trooper S. W. Rigsby - Romney shane.w.rigsby@wvsp.gov Corporal J. M. Hebb - Franklin jacob.m.hebb@wvsp.gov Trooper B. J. Wiley - Sutton brandi.j.wiley@wvsp.gov ​ Trooper First Class R. C. Watson - Weston ryan.c.watson@wvsp.gov ​​​​​ Trooper E. K. Dickerson - South Charleston emily.k.dickerson@wvsp.gov Sergeant​​​ T. V. Hughes - Ripley todd.v.hughes@wvsp.gov Trooper First Class M. L. Stewart - Mason matthew.l.stewart@wvsp.gov Senior Trooper J. T. Johnson - Wayne​ jonathon.t.johnson@wvsp.gov​ Trooper K. N. Woods - Richwood kristen.n.woods@wvsp.gov Senior Trooper S. A. Wickline - Beckley steven.a.wickline@wvsp.gov Sergeant J. R. Tupper ​- Welch john.r.tupper@wvsp.gov ​​ Conta