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Preston County Civil Service Commission for Deputy Sheriffs
Application for testing for the position of a Preston County
West Virginia Deputy Sheriff
To all applicants:
Completion of this application registers you for the next provided written and physical examination only. You
will be notified by mail when the next test is given. You are required to fill out an application each time a new test is
announced, if you want to be re-tested. There are many requirements and steps between this application and
consideration by the Sheriff for appointment as a Deputy Sheriff.
All requirements and criteria for eligibility are listed in the Preston County Civil Service Commission for Deputy
Sheriffs Policy on Certification of Eligibles. This document is available to the public for viewing at the office of the
County Clerk in the Courthouse on Main Street in Kingwood, West Virginia.
By completing and signing this application, you agree to an investigation into your personal, educational, and
work/employment background along with a physical health examination. All questions asked in this application and any
investigations and examinations into your background and/or health will be limited to issues pertaining to employment in
the Preston County Sheriff’s Office; the requirements for fulfilling the tasks defined in Title 149, Legislative Rule,
Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Corrections, Series 2, Law Enforcement Training Standards, 149-2-
7, Academy Entry Standards; and the state and federal requirements for possessing and carrying a firearm.
The completed application must be hand-delivered, mailed, or faxed to the County Clerk of Preston County.
Mail to County Clerk of Preston County 106 West Main Street Kingwood, WV 26537. Fax number for the Clerk is
304-329-0198. E-mailed applications will not be accepted, as a written signature is required.
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE YOUR RESPONSES TO THIS APPLICATION.
Last Name______________________________ First Name ______________________Middle (Full)_______________
Permanent Address_________________________________________________________________________________
Town/City______________________________County__________________________ State_______ Zip___________
Social Security Number___________________ Drivers License___________________ State_______
Date of Birth (Required by 7-14-8)__________ Telephone (Home)_________________Other Phone________________
E-mail_________________________________
If there is another address where you receive mail, you may enter it below:
Other Address_____________________________________________________________________________________
Town/City______________________________ County_________________________ State_______ Zip____________
How long at current address? _________ Years __________ months. Own/Rent______
(If less than 3 years, list previous address) ______________________________________________________________
City___________________________________ County_________________________ State_______ Zip____________
Military Service Branch__________________________ Served from ________ (month/Yr) to __________(Month/Yr)
Specialized Military Training___________________________________________________________________
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NOTE: A bonus of (5) points on the written examination will be given to persons honorably discharged with at least one (1)
year of military experience. A DD-214 must be provided the day of the testing. Persons currently serving in the military will
also be award five (5) points with current proof of their service, to be provided the day of the testing.
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What is highest level of education you have completed?
_____ Elementary/High School (_____Highest Grade Completed) _____ High School Diploma
_____ High School Equivalency
_____ Years of Post-High School Education (Non-College or Technical)
_____ Years of College (No Degree) _____ Associate Degree
_____ Bachelors Degree (_____________________________Field of Study)
_____ Years of Post Bachelors College (_________________ Field of Study)
Other specialized training or certifications: _____________________________________________________________
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Awards and Honors: _______________________________________________________________________________
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Employment History (for last 10 years, starting with most recent)
Company Address Job Title Dates
(m/Yr)
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NOTE: A bonus of (5) points on the written examination will be given to persons with an active West Virginia Police
Officers Certification. This documentation must be provided the day of the testing.
Volunteer Work. Please list any job-related organizations, clubs, professional societies, or other associations to which
you belong.
Organization Jobs done &/or Offices Held Dates (M/Yr)
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Have you ever served as a Preston County Deputy Sheriff? _____ If so, effective date of resignation. _______________
Did you resign at a time when there were no charges of misconduct or malfeasance pending against you? ____________
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? _____ Yes _____ No
Within the last five (5) years, have you been convicted of any misdemeanors? _____ Yes _____ No
Within the last five (5) years, have you been arrested or ticketed for any traffic violations?_____ Yes _____ No
Are you on Probation or Parole for any violation? _____ Yes _____ No
Are you prohibited from possessing or carrying a firearm for any reason? _____ Yes _____ No
Are you addicted to any controlled substance or to alcohol? _____ Yes _____ No
Do you have any criminal charges pending against you at this time? _____ Yes _____ No
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal charge for domestic violence? _____ Yes _____ No
Are you currently under a family protective order from any court? _____ Yes _____ No
Are you physically and mentally competent to carry and use a firearm? _____ Yes _____ No
Has any court declared you to be mentally incompetent? _____ Yes _____ No
Do you have physical or mental condition or moral conviction, which would prevent _____ Yes _____ No
you from arresting persons?
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Do you have physical or mental condition or moral conviction, which would prevent _____ Yes _____ No
you from stopping & physically searching persons?
Do you have physical or mental condition or moral conviction, which would prevent _____ Yes _____ No
you from operating a motor vehicle?
Do you have physical or mental condition or moral conviction, which would prevent _____ Yes _____ No
you from physically touching, examining or searching a dead body?
Do you have physical or mental condition or moral conviction, which would prevent _____ Yes _____ No
you from using physical force to restrain a person?
Do you have physical or mental condition or moral conviction, which would prevent _____ Yes _____ No
you from using weapons to assist in restraining a person?
Do you have physical or mental condition or moral conviction, which would prevent _____ Yes _____ No
you from catching a falling person?
Do you have physical or mental condition or moral conviction, which would prevent _____ Yes _____ No
you from discharging a firearm at a person or animal in a deadly force situation?
Do you have physical or mental condition or moral conviction, which would prevent _____ Yes _____ No
you from securing a firearm in your personal residence?
Do you have physical or mental condition or moral conviction, which would prevent _____ Yes _____ No
you from performing first aid to a bleeding or severely injured person?
Do you have physical or mental condition or moral conviction, which would prevent _____ Yes _____ No
you from talking to a person attempting suicide?
Do you have physical or mental condition or moral conviction, which would prevent _____ Yes _____ No
you from placing children in protective custody?
Do you have physical or mental condition or moral conviction, which would prevent _____ Yes _____ No
you from conducting investigations of any and all crimes?
Do you have a certificate of training in the use of firearms? _____ Yes _____ No
Are you a member of any organization which advocates overthrowing the United States _____ Yes _____ No
Government by violence means?
Personal References other than previous employers and relatives:
Name Address Phone
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Applicants Acknowledgement
I certify answers given in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize all
necessary investigation into all statements I have made on this application in reaching an employment decision.
As a condition of my employment, I accept the principle that the welfare of the organization depends upon the
conduct and honesty of its’ employees and the trust and confidence of our customers and the public in general. The
organization expects honesty, security, and confidentiality. I therefore agree to the following:
In the event I am employed, I understand that any false or misleading information I knowingly provided in my
application or interview(s) may result in discharge and/or legal action. I understand also that if employed, I am
required to abide by all the rules and regulations of the employer and any special agreements reached by the
employer and me.
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Signature of Applicant Date
Application Form adopted by the Civil Service Commission on the 17
th
Day of May 2007, revised on the 12
th
day of
April, 2010; Mack Dennis, president.