Assistant Fire Marshal in Training

In a training capacity, acquires the ability to perform protective services work in fire investigations/fire safety inspections, for a time period to be specified by the State Fire Marshal. The employee will learn proper methods of fire investigation/inspection through classroom and self-study and by assisting with fire investigations and inspections in the field. May assist with fire safety inspections or schools, public and private health care facilities, and correctional facilities. With direction, employee will work with businesses for compliance with fire safety codes and assist with follow-up inspections. Will learn to determine adequacy of hallways, stairways, and doors to allow safe exit from the building. May assist in fire arson/explosives investigations. The employee will work within an assigned geographic region of the State. Travel is required. Will work in potentially hazardous conditions during fire safety inspections and arson/explosives investigations. Will perform related work as needed.

Hiring Process: This job is a tested position and requires an online examination. Once your application is received, you will be notified from CourseMill (web-based Learning Management System). DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU CAN TEST WITHIN three (3) calendar DAYS after receiving your notification from CourseMill. Online applicants who do not test within three (3) calendar days of receiving this notification will be inactivated. Caution: Any time you retake the same test, your new score, whether higher or lower, will automatically replace any previous test scores. Your score is valid for twelve (12) months after you have taken it.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, OR High school diploma/equivalent plus 4 years full-time or part-time paid or volunteer experience in law enforcement, fire prevention, fire safety, building inspection or safety-related fields, OR combination of experience and college coursework (1 year for every 30 semester hours). All new hires after July 1, 2020 must comply with West Virginia law enforcement certification requirements. Valid driver's license required. Test exemption: Certified law enforcement or Bachelor's/Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Forensic Science, Homeland Security, Fire Science & Emergency Management, Public Safety & Security, Public Safety & Emergency Management, Investigative Forensics, Public Safety Administration, Emergency Management, Architecture, or Occupational Safety and Health.

Salary: $37,536.00 - $65,020.00 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-10-08