Employment

BECOME A 
KANAWHA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF

Video Transcript

Today Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is testing for new Deputy position applicants we’ve got a group of candidates that joined us today they are participating in the Physical Agility part of the test this is their phase one where they’re going to complete push-ups, sit-ups, and a mile and a half run. Everybody who completes the test today that passes successfully will move on to phase two this afternoon where they’ll take a written test then everyone will be assessed from that point and they’ll begin their application process and hopefully will start a new career in the next few months.

Those interested in a position as a Deputy Sheriff must first submit an application online or to the Kanawha County Clerk’s Office at 409 Virginia Street East, Charleston WV 25301.  When a test is scheduled by the Kanawha County Civil Service Commission everyone who submitted an application will be notified by certified mail of the testing date and location.

NEXT TEST DATE IS JULY 25, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JULY 17, 2026 at 4:00pm

APPLICATION TO BE A KANAWHA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF

Salary

  • $55,016 (Deputy while in Academy)
  • $57,054.40 (After Academy Graduation and Certification)

The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office offers a sign on bonus of
$15,000.00 for West Virginia Certified Police Officers

On the date of testing, a physical fitness and written test will be conducted.  Those that pass both will be added to a list of eligible candidates for hire.  Those candidates must pass a background investigation, psychiatric examination, medical examination, polygraph examination and in person interviews.

After one is hired as a Deputy Sheriff they must attend 16 weeks of paid training at the West Virginia State Police Academy, then complete a Field Training Officer program with experienced trainers on Road Patrol.

Please click the other links for more information on the hiring process

CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE POSITIONS

The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has civilian employees who assist in all its divisions.  If you are interested in helping fulfill our mission as a civilian employee, please download and complete the following application, and submit it to:  301 Virginia Street East, Charleston WV 25301.