Police Officer Trainee
Description:
Salary : $51,269.00 Annually
Location : Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Number: POT2024
Department: Police
Division: Police - Support Services
Opening Date: 06/01/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
You must contact the recruitment office at prior to completing this application. They will provide you with an application access code.
Please see thewebsite 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 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 thewebsite for more information and additional steps in the hiring process.
You must contact the recruitment office at prior to completing this application. They will provide you with an application access code.
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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It is the determination of the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission that these questions are necessary in order to fully and adequately evaluate applicants for law enforcement and criminal justice certification. These questions are designed to ascertain whether the applicant meets the minimum standards for certification and serve no other purpose.
I certify that I have read this statement.
02
Are you a U.S. citizen/naturalized U.S. citizen? (WSPD)
Yes
No
03
Are you at least 20 years of age or older? (WSPD)
Yes
No
04
Are you a high school graduate or do you have your GED? (WSPD)
Yes
No
05
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? (WSPD)
Yes
No
06
Have you had a DWI or DUI conviction in the past five (5) years? (WSPD)
Yes
No
07
Has your license been suspended or revoked within the past three (3) years? (WSPD)
Yes
No
08
Have you used any illegal drugs in the past year? (WSPD)
Yes
No
09
If yes, please explain in the box below. (WSPD, question 8)
10
Have you ever used any illegal drugs including, but not limited to, opiates, pills, heroin, cocaine, crack, LSD, steroids, etc? (WSPD)
Yes
No
11
If yes, please explain (number of uses and dates of occurrence): (WSPD, question 10)
12
Have you used any illegal drugs since the age of 25? (WSPD)
N/A < 25 years old
Yes
No
13
If yes, please explain in the box below. (WSPD, question 12)
14
Have you used any marijuana in the last year? (WSPD)
Yes
No
15
Have you ever used prescription drugs other than under the supervision of, or as prescribed by, a physician? (WSPD)
Yes
No
16
If yes, please explain in the box below. (WSPD, question 15)
17
Do you have any pending criminal court case or cases where a disposition has not been rendered? (WSPD)
Yes
No
18
Have you ever had a Domestic Violence Protection Order issued against you? (This does not include ex-parte Domestic Violence Protective Orders.) (WSPD)
Yes
No
19
Have you ever been denied employment by a criminal justice agency? (WSPD)
Yes
No
20
If yes, please explain in the box below. (WSPD, question 19)
21
If you served in the military, was your last discharge honorable? (WSPD)
Does not apply
Yes
No
22
If yes, please explain. (WSPD, question 21)
23
Enter your date of birth below (mm/dd/yyyy). (WSPD)
24
Indicate your gender: (WSPD)
Male
Female
25
Indicate your race/ethnic background. (Used for Equal Employment statistical purposes only.) (WSPD)
American Indian
Asian American
Black
Spanish American
White
Other
26
Please provide your driver's license number and state in which it was issued? (WSPD)
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Please enter the application access code that was given to you by the WSPD Recruiting office:
Required Question