Police Officer Trainee 2025

City of Winston-Salem, NC • Winston Salem, NC

308d • $50,000 - $60,637

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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's driver license.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area to observe violations of criminal and traffic laws, suspicious activities, and disturbances.
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints.
• Serves warrants, commitments, and makes arrests.
• Provides police escorts and monitors and directs traffic.
• Enforces traffic laws and ordinances and investigates traffic accidents.
• Aids injured persons and reports unsafe conditions in streets and public facilities.
• Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects.
• Prepares detailed reports and testifies in court.

Benefits

• Starting salary of $50,000.00 for Police Officer Trainee, with potential increases based on qualifications and military service.
• 12 month probationary period with performance evaluations after 6 months and at the end of the probationary period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees