Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office accepting applications for deputies until July 17

Charleston, WV (WOAY) The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the next generation of deputies. 

 The department will hold its next applicant testing on Saturday, July 25. 

The process includes a written exam and physical fitness test to evaluate candidates’ readiness to serve and protect the community. 

Fitness requirements include completing 18 push-ups in one minute, 28 sit-ups in one minute, and a 1.5-mile run in 14 minutes and 36 seconds. 

Officials say becoming a deputy sheriff is more than a job but a commitment to protecting neighbors and serving Kanawha County. 

The application deadline is July 17 at 4:00 p.m. 

Those interested can apply online at KanawhaSheriff.us or BeADeputySheriff.com. 

 

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