Police Officer - Sworn Lateral

This post is for current sworn officers who are interested in transferring to the City of Winston‑Salem Police Department or former WSPD employees interested in re‑hire.

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.

There are a variety of steps a successful applicant must complete before he or she is invited to become part of the Winston‑Salem Police Department team.

• 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.
• Pass the test to receive an access code to complete the City of Winston‑Salem job application online. Applications must be completed online and a deadline for completion will be assigned.
• For more information and additional steps in the hiring process, see the Winston‑Salem Police Department website.

You must contact the recruitment office at 336‑773‑7925 prior to completing this application. They will provide you with an application access code.

General Definition of Work for Police Officer. Contact the WSPD recruitment department for information on other positions. Performs responsible protective service work in the prevention, detection and investigation of violations of the law.

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.

Graduation from high school or GED equivalency.

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 driver license.

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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.

• Sworn Police Officer Minimum Salary:
  No Degree / No Military $56524
• No Degree / Military incentive: $59351
• Associates / No Military: $59351
• Associates / Military incentive: $62318
• Bachelors / No Military: $62318
• Bachelors / Military incentive: $65434
• Police Officer II Minimum Salary (no degree/no military): $59351
• Master Police Officer Minimum Salary (no degree/no military): $62318