Become a WV State Trooper

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​​​​​​​WV State Trooper Job Description

Cadet Training

Recruitment Team
 
West Virginia State Trooper Brochure

State Trooper Exam Sample Questions

Physical Fitness Standards

Medical Guidelines
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Testing Dates

​4/14/2023
​WVSP Academy
​4/19/2023
​Lewisburg (WV School of Osteopathic Medicine)
​4/21/2023
​Charles Town
​4/22/2023
​Morgantown
​4/28/2023
​Athens (Concord University)
​5/4/2023
​Parkersburg (Parkersburg High School)
​5/5/2023
​Elkins
​5/9/2023
Wheeling (Wheeling Park High School)
​5/11/2023
​WVSP Academy​
​5/19/2023
​Charles Town
​5/20/2023
​Morgantown
​5/24/2023
​Beckley
​​6/9/2023
​WVSP Academy


Day of Testing Details

Please make note of the following important items on testing day:

  • Registration will start at 8:30 AM
  • Testing will begin at 9:00 AM
  • You will be directed to park on the Main Lot.
  • 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. 

 
Order of testing phases will be as follows: 

    1. Written Test
    2. PT Test (push-ups, sit-ups and timed 1.5-mile timed run)
    3. Suitability
  • You must successfully pass the written test to proceed to the next phases
  • Applicants advancing to the suitability test will plan to stay all afternoon
  • No enlistments will be made on this first day of testing