Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 81-2-3 - Application Stage3.1. Prospective applicants for Cadet positions may obtain job information and employment applications from any West Virginia State Police detachment or by writing to: West Virginia State Police, Personnel Section, 725 Jefferson Road, South Charleston, West Virginia, 25309-1698. Completed applications must be returned to the Personnel Section for processing.3.2. The Superintendent and/or the Cadet Selection Board shall reject an applicant for the following: 3.2.1. the applicant is found to lack any of the preliminary requirements established for consideration for the position by statute or otherwise,3.2.2. the applicant has been convicted of a felony crime,3.2.3. the applicant has made a false statement of material fact or has misrepresented his or her qualifications in the application or subsequent background investigation,3.2.4. the applicant has been previously dismissed from any public service for delinquency, misconduct, or other similar cause,3.2.5. the applicant has used or attempted to use political pressure or bribery to secure an advantage in the selection process or appointment,3.2.6. the applicant has directly or indirectly obtained information regarding the selection process to which, as an applicant, he or she was not entitled,3.2.7. the applicant has failed to submit the application correctly or within the prescribed time limits,3.2.8. the applicant has taken part in the compilation, administration, or correction of any examination used in the selection process,3.2.9. at least three (3) former employers state that they would not re-employ the applicant, or otherwise indicate that the applicant's services as an employee were unsatisfactory, or that the applicant is lacking in character,3.2.10. the applicant is not eligible to work in the United States,3.2.11. the applicant has not possessed a valid driver's license for two years prior to making application,3.2.12. the applicant has any convictions for a serious traffic offense (e.g. driving while intoxicated, negligent homicide, etc.),3.2.13. the applicant has any domestic violence convictions,3.2.14. the State Police detects or discerns, at any stage of the process, any condition or circumstance involving the applicant that may impair the applicant's ability to perform the duties attendant to the position of state police officer.3.3. The Superintendent and/or Cadet Selection Board may reject an applicant for the following, or other conditions or circumstances:3.3.1. the applicant has been rejected during any phase of the selection process and the condition or circumstance causing the rejection still exists,3.3.2. the applicant has any convictions for misdemeanor crimes involving persons or property,3.3.3. the applicant has any type or method of body art or piercing that would be normally observable while wearing any State Police uniform, or3.3.4. the applicant has otherwise violated provisions of this rule.3.4. The State Police will notify applicants by U. S. Mail or by other means considered expedient by the Personnel Section of the acceptance or rejection of their application.