Job title: Police Officer Trainee 2026

Company: City of Winston-Salem

Job description: DescriptionYou must contact the recruitment office at 336-403-5001 prior to completing this application. They will provide you with an application access code.Please see the 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 : Please see the website for more information and additional steps in the hiring process.You must contact the recruitment office at 336-403-5001 prior to completing this application. They will provide you with an application access code.Examples of DutiesGeneral Definition of Work Performs responsible protective service work in the prevention, detection and investigation of violations of the law.
Essential FunctionsOn 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 QualificationsEducation and ExperienceGraduation from high school or GED equivalency.Special RequirementsMust be a U.S. Citizen.Must be at least 19 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 InformationSupplemental Information Work Schedule: Rotating/Shift HoursThere 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 InformationPolice Officer Trainee Starting Salary: $51,269.00
with military incentive: $53,833.00
with AA/AS Degree: $53,833.00
AA/AS with military incentive: $56,524.00
with BA/BS. Degree: $56,524.00
BA/BS with military incentive: $59,351.00Sworn Officer Starting Salary: $56,524.00
with military incentive: $59,351.00
with AA/AS Degree: $59,351.00
AA/AS with military incentive: $62,318.00
with BA/BS Degree: $62,318.00
BA/BS with military incentive: $65,434.00EMPLOYEE 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.01It 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.

02Are you a U.S. citizen/naturalized U.S. citizen? (WSPD)

03Are you at least 20 years of age or older? (WSPD)

04Are you a high school graduate or do you have your GED? (WSPD)

05Have you ever been convicted of a felony? (WSPD)

06Have you had a DWI or DUI conviction in the past five (5) years? (WSPD)

07Has your license been suspended or revoked within the past three (3) years? (WSPD)

08Have you used any illegal drugs in the past year? (WSPD)

09If yes, please explain in the box below. (WSPD, question 8)10Have you ever used any illegal drugs including, but not limited to, opiates, pills, heroin, cocaine, crack, LSD, steroids, etc? (WSPD)

11If yes, please explain (number of uses and dates of occurrence): (WSPD, question 10)12Have you used any illegal drugs since the age of 25? (WSPD)

25 years old * Yes

13If yes, please explain in the box below. (WSPD, question 12)14Have you used any marijuana in the last year? (WSPD)

15Have you ever used prescription drugs other than under the supervision of, or as prescribed by, a physician? (WSPD)

16If yes, please explain in the box below. (WSPD, question 15)17Do you have any pending criminal court case or cases where a disposition has not been rendered? (WSPD)

18Have you ever had a Domestic Violence Protection Order issued against you? (This does not include ex-parte Domestic Violence Protective Orders.) (WSPD)

19Have you ever been denied employment by a criminal justice agency? (WSPD)

20If yes, please explain in the box below. (WSPD, question 19)21If you served in the military, was your last discharge honorable? (WSPD)

Does not apply
Yes
No

22If yes, please explain. (WSPD, question 21)23Enter your date of birth below (mm/dd/yyyy). (WSPD)24Indicate your gender: (WSPD)

Male
Female

25Indicate your race/ethnic background. (Used for Equal Employment statistical purposes only.) (WSPD)

American Indian
Asian American
Black
Spanish American
White
Other

26Please provide your driver’s license number and state in which it was issued? (WSPD)27Please enter the application access code that was given to you by the WSPD Recruiting office:

Expected salary: US$51269 per year

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Job date: Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:52:26 GMT

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