About: Erin Augenstein

The 2022 City of Parkersburg Urban Deer Management Hunt application process begins today, August 11, 2022.

The applications are available at the Parkersburg Police Department, 3rd floor of the Municipal building, # 1 Government Square, Parkersburg, WV. The applications will need to be returned to the Parkersburg Police Department no later than August 25, 2022, at 4PM. There are a total of 30 permits available that will be given through a draw/or lottery system.

A proficiency test will be conducted for all applicants. This test will consist of shooting five arrows at a target, 20 yards ground level, 4 shots must be in the kill zone of the target. 

The test dates will be Tuesday, August 23,2022 and Thursday, August 25,2022 at 5pm.

This management program is important to our community to help with the deer population within our city. Last year, there were approximately 60 deer harvested. You do not have to be a city resident to apply, however, you must have a valid West Virginia hunting license.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to call Lt. Eichhorn at 304.424.8589.

The City of Parkersburg WV is seeking a Chief of Police to lead the premiere law enforcement agency in the Mid-Ohio Valley. The successful candidate will demonstrate a knowledge base, understanding and skill set to include:

• Experience in the supervision of sworn law enforcement personnel, 
• Budget construction and management, 
• Planning and engineering organizational goals and outcomes, 
• Collaboration with neighborhood/community organizations and partner law enforcement organizations 
• Strategic insights in the establishment of innovative policing strategies and mechanisms for improvement including training and organizational goals 
• Demonstrated acumen and articulation of the role of technology in policing 
• Media Relations 
• Innovative strategies for the recruitment and retention of Police Personnel 
• Ability to direct and assign personnel to meet the basic department and mission-critical needs as related to scheduling, assignment of resources, training, preparedness and staffing

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Eight years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement; graduation from a college or university with a degree in police science, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. 

Considerable command experience, including not less than 8 years of supervisory duties with a full-time law enforcement agency. 

CHARTER PROVISIONS: Shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of City Council; shall be a resident of the City and, being a resident of the City, shall not remove his or her residence from the City during the term of such appointment.

Candidates must meet all WV Code provisions for the appointment and confirmation of a Chief of Police under current state law. 

Interested candidates should remit a cover letter and resume to the City of Parkersburg Personnel Department no later than Friday January 28th at 4PM. 

City Of Parkersburg 

c/o Personnel Director 

One Government Square

PO Box 1627 

Parkersburg WV 26102 

Electronic submissions should be sent to: Sondra.wallace@parkersburgwv.gov