Police Officers for hire in Charleston, WV

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership9%
    Communication Skills8%
    Organizational Skills5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED42%
    Bachelor's degree31%
    Master's degree11%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years84%
    1-2 years6%
    6-10 years6%
  • Current company

    Dunbar Police Department
    Chamblee Police Department
    Charleston Police Department
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years41%
    2-5 years25%
    Less than a year19%

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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026

Police Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Charleston, WV: $70,782 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $60,289$83,101 yearly

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  • Federal Contract Security Officer

    Charleston, West Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    Licensed PharmacistOC CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePrivate Investigator License+9 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHazard MitigationLeadershipTime Management
  • Armed School Protection Officer

    South Charleston, West Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRTrainingTraffic EnforcementPeace Officer Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLaw EnforcementSecurity
  • Public Safety Officer

    Dunbar, West Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDOC CertificationHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitFirearms License+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLaw EnforcementSecurityConflict Management
  • Natural resources Police Officer

    Charleston, West Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    Firearm HandlingFirst Aid CertificationFirearm Safety TrainingDriver's LicenseBasic Firearms TrainingCPR+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipHeavy LiftingLaw EnforcementSupervising ExperienceOutdoor Work ExperienceDriving
  • Security Guard

    Dunbar, West Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    OC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRPeace Officer Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecurity
  • Mental Health Technician

    Charleston, West Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseEMT-BCPRBLS+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipEMT ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSurveillanceInterviewingLead Generation

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What's the average time to fill a police officer role?

The average time to fill a police officer role is 102 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do police officers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a police officer include: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a police officer?

Common licenses or certifications for police officers include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to police officers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to police officers include: natural resources police officer, mental health technician and public safety officer.

What level of education is common for a police officer?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a police officer in Charleston, WV, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a police officer?

Most police officers have 21 years of professional experience.

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