Physical Agility Tests for West Virginia Natural Resources Police Officer candidates April 11 or April 12, 2014

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Physical Agility Tests (PAT) have been scheduled for anyone interested in applying for Natural Resources Police Officer (NRPO) positions that are open statewide, according to Lt. Tim Coleman of the Law Enforcement Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR).

    All candidates for NRPO positions are required to pass a PAT. Applicants should report to the lobby of the South Charleston Community Center at 601 Jefferson Street either Friday, April 11, at 8 a.m., or Saturday, April 12, at 9 a.m. Walk-ons will be accepted.

    NRPOs in the WVDNR Law Enforcement Section are responsible for the prompt, orderly and effective enforcement of all laws and rules of the state and have full law enforcement authority statewide. Of primary importance is the protection of West Virginia’s wildlife to the degree that they are not endangered by unlawful activities.

    To be considered for this position, candidates must be willing to relocate and work in any county in the state; must be willing to work all shifts and be on call; and understand that this is a statewide position, and as such that the county of assignment may not be guaranteed.

    Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with preference given to majors in natural sciences, law enforcement, criminology or criminal justice, or candidates may substitute previous employment as a law enforcement officer under certain circumstances.

    The PAT consists of three parts: a 37.5 yard swim; an agility test consisting of completing a minimum of 18 push-ups in proper form in one minute and completing 27 sit-ups in proper form in one minute; and a 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes, 20 seconds or less. Failure to satisfactorily complete any part of the test is cause for disqualification and will eliminate candidates from further consideration. Candidates should bring long pants and a T-shirt for the fully clothed swimming test (no jeans or sweatpants) and a change of clothing for the running test.

    Directions: From the east, take I-64 Exit 54, MacCorkle Avenue. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp and turn left again at the next traffic light onto Jefferson Road (Bob Evans Restaurant is on the corner). From the west, take I-64 Exit 54 and make two right turns onto Jefferson Road. The South Charleston Community Center is an eighth of a mile on the right.

    Full details about the job description and an online job application form can be found at www.wvdnr.gov, Law Enforcement / Employment. For more information, contact the WVDNR Law Enforcement Section at 304-558-2784 or email DNR.Law@wv.gov .

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West Virginia Division of Natural Resources                    
www.wvdnr.gov

Earl Ray Tomblin, Governor                              
Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release: April 1, 2014

Hoy Murphy, Public Information Officer 304-957-9365 hoy.r.murphy@wv.gov  
Contact: Lt. Tim Coleman, Law Enforcement Section 304-558-2784 Tim.D.Coleman@wv.gov