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City of Winston-Salem

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Benefits

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  • Commuter assistance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Military leave
  • Paid jury duty
  • Tuition reimbursement
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Description

Please see the Winston-Salem Police Department website for more information on the hiring process.

The Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) has openings for police officers year-round. The Department fills non-sworn positions as the need arises.

The process to become a Winston-Salem Police Officer is challenging. There are a variety of steps a successful applicant must complete before he or she is invited to become a Winston-Salem Police Recruit.

Application Steps
1. Candidates must pass a reading comprehension test. The Winston-Salem Police Department Recruiting Staff administers this test regularly throughout the year at the Alexander R. Beaty Public Safety Training and Support Center. Candidates must sign up for an available testing date to begin the application process.

2. Candidates who successfully pass the reading comprehension test will be given an access code needed to complete the City of Winston-Salem job application online. Applications must be completed online and a deadline for completion will be assigned.

3. Please see the Winston-Salem Police Department website for more information and additional steps in the hiring process.

Examples of Duties

 

General Definition of Work
Performs responsible protective service work in the prevention, detection and investigation of violations of the law.
Essential Functions
On an assigned shift, patrols an assigned area to observe violations of criminal and traffic laws, suspicious activities and disturbances; responds to radio dispatches; answers calls and complaints; serves warrants, commitments and makes arrests; provides police escorts; monitors and directs traffic; enforces traffic laws and ordinances; investigates traffic accidents; aids injured persons; reports unsafe conditions in streets and public facilities; conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses and interrogating suspects; prepares detailed reports; testifies in court and performs related work as required.

 

Typical Qualifications

 

Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or GED equivalency.
 

Special Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be of good moral character, having no felony convictions, serious misdemeanors, or DWI's within the past five (5) years.
Must be in good physical condition.
Must reside within 60 miles from City Hall.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid North Carolina's driver license.

 

Supplemental Information

 

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Rotating/Shift Hours
There will be a 12 month probationary period during which you will receive performance evaluations after 6 months and at the end of the probationary period.

Salary Information


Police Officer Trainee Starting Salary: $50,000.00
with military incentive: $52,500.00
with AA/AS Degree: $52,500.00
AA/AS with military incentive: $55,124.99
with BA/BS. Degree: $54,999.99
BA/BS with military incentive: $57,749.99

Sworn Officer Starting Salary: $52,500.00
with military incentive: $55,125.00
with AA/AS Degree: $55,125.00
AA/AS with military incentive: $57,881.26
with BA/BS Degree: $57,750.00
BA/BS with military incentive: $60,637.50

 


 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

  • 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
  • Bus Pass Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Suggestion Program
  • Family and Medical Leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Group Health Insurance
  • Group Dental Insurance
  • Jury Duty Leave
  • Life/Accidental Death Insurance
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Military Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Promotion from Within
  • Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
  • School Leave
  • Shared Leave
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Sick Leave
  • Training
  • Vacation Leave
  • Wellness Program
The City of Winston-Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.

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