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

​3/1/2024
​WVSP Academy
​3/5/2024
​Elkins
​3/8/2024
Morgantown
​3/12/2024
​Beckley
​3/15/2024
​WVSP Academy
​3/19/2024
​Beckley
​3/22/2024
​Charles Town
​3/23/2024
Morgantown
​4/5/2024
​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