(a) For the purpose of this article:
(1) "Appointing officer" or "appointing sheriff" shall mean the sheriff of the county in which the appointment of a correctional officer shall be made pursuant to this article; and
(2) "Correctional officer" shall mean persons appointed by a sheriff whose sole duties as such correctional officer are within the scope of active operation and management of the county jail.
(b) For the purpose of this article, population shall be determined by reference to the last preceding census taken under the authority of the United States or of the Legislature of West Virginia.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers
Article 14B. Civil Service for Correctional Officers
§7-14B-1. Appointments and Promotions of Correctional Officers
§7-14B-2. Definitions; Population
§7-14B-3. Civil Service Commission
§7-14B-5. Office and Supplies for Commission; Appropriations Required
§7-14B-6. Powers and Duties of Commission
§7-14B-8. Form of Application; Age Requirements; Exceptions
§7-14B-10. Refusal to Examine or Certify; Review Thereof
§7-14B-11. Appointments From Eligible List
§7-14B-12. Noncompetitive Examination for Filling Vacancy; Provisional Appointment
§7-14B-13. Vacancies Filled by Promotions; Eligibility for Promotion
§7-14B-16. Training and Retraining Programs for All Correctional Officers Required
§7-14B-18. Vacations for Correctional Officers
§7-14B-18a. Correctional Officers Who Are Required to Work During Holidays; How Compensated
§7-14B-20. Offenses and Penalties
§7-14B-22. Inconsistent Acts Repealed; Once Established Civil Service Remains Mandatory