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Sheriff’s office warns hiring delays; requests emergency meeting as candidates await backgrounds and physicals
Summary
Berkeley County sheriff's office told the Civil Service Commission that state rules requiring a three-name submittal and delays on physicals and background checks are slowing hiring. The sheriff’s office asked for an emergency meeting and the commission discussed test scheduling, SAFER grant positions, and application-signature issues.
BERKELEY COUNTY, W.Va. — Berkeley County sheriff's officials told the Civil Service Commission on Oct. 15 that hiring delays caused by background investigations, physical-exam scheduling and a state-mandated three-name requirement are impeding recruitment, and they asked the commission to consider an emergency meeting to expedite candidate submittals.
Chiefs and CID staff said the county currently has around 10 to 12 openings and nine names on the eligibility list, including three names the sheriff’s investigators are now…
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