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City of Winston-Salem

Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Category: Police and Public Safety
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

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.