Berkeley County Deputy Sheriff Civil Service Commission Meeting 7/15/2026

The Berkeley County Deputy Sheriff Civil Service Commission held a meeting on July 15, 2026, primarily focused on administrative and procedural matters related to staffing and promotional processes within the sheriff's department. Key procurement-related discussions included budget updates for the fiscal year 2026-2027, confirming a $22,000 operating budget with no expenditures yet made, and the scheduling of promotional examinations for the rank of sergeant due to a recent resignation. The commission also discussed procedural changes regarding the physical agility test exemption for active certified West Virginia law enforcement officers, ultimately deciding to maintain the existing policy requiring all applicants to pass the test to ensure fairness and consistency. Additionally, the commission addressed the timing of promotional vacancies created through sequential promotions, opting to maintain the current practice of using the initial vacancy date to avoid delays in the promotion process. An open entry test for new hires was scheduled for September 26, 2026, with plans to streamline the application process by incorporating follow-up questions into the online application. Motions related to budget approval, promotional exam scheduling, and rule amendments were passed during the meeting.