The Superintendent and/or Cadet Selection Board Shall reject an applicant for the following or other conditions or circumstances.

• The applicant fails to meet the requirements listed under minimum requirements
• The applicant has been convicted of a Felony
• The applicant has been previously dismissed from any public service for delinquency, misconduct, or other similar causes
• The applicant has made a false statement of material face or has misrepresented his or her qualifications in the application or background investigation
• The applicant has used or attempted to use political pressure or bribery to secure an advantage in the selection process
  
• The applicant has failed to submit the application correctly or within the prescribed time limits 
• The applicant has any convictions for a serious traffic offense {DUI, Negligent Homicide, etc .. ) 
• The West Virginia State Police detects or discerns any condition or circumstance involving the applicant that may grossly impair the applicant's ability to perform the duties of a West Virginia State Trooper
  
• The applicant has been rejected during any phase of a previous selection process and the condition or circumstance causing the rejection still exists
  
• The applicant has any convictions for misdemeanor crimes involving persons or property
  

• Cadets in training will receive $53,724.00 ($4,477.00 per month)
• Upon graduation from the academy salary will increase to $60,984.00 ($5,082.00 per month)
• Troopers receive a salary increase with each promotion and a $500 yearly longevity salary increase
• Troopers have available health, dental and vision coverage
• Troopers earn 15-24 paid vacation days a year depending on longevity
• All troopers earn 1.5 sick days a month
• All Troopers are part of the West Virginia State Police Plan B retireme​nt system​​.​