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Police Officer

The City of Bridgeport Police Civil Service Commission is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.  To qualify for the examinations, applicants must be not less than eighteen nor more than forty years of age on the date application is submitted; shall have a minimum of a H.S. diploma or GED, must possess or be able to obtain a valid WV operator’s license and must agree to submit to a physical, psychological and any other such examinations or tests as may be required by the commission prior to appointment.  Beginning annual salary without police certification is $39,221 with certification is $46,158. After a one-year probationary period, the salary will be $46,601 plus applicable COLA as approved by Council.  The City of Bridgeport offers an excellent fringe benefit package including fully paid health insurance for individual coverage with modest premiums for family coverage and a college tuition reimbursement program. The City provides retirement through WV Municipal Police Officer and Firefighters System (MPFRS) with eligibility for retirement at age 50 with 20 years of service.  Applications disclosing dates and locations of exams may be obtained City Hall, 515 W. Main St., between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or at www.bridgeportwv.com and click on the Employment tab. Completed applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., September 04, 2020 in person or by email at dkrivosky@bridgeportwv.com.  An Equal Opportunity Employer -----M/F/D/V.  This organization participates in E-Verify.