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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 : Please see the Winston-Salem Police Department website for more information and additional steps in the hiring process. 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. Education and Experience Graduation from high school or GED equivalency. Special Requirements Must 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 in Forsyth County or any county contiguous to Forsyth County. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid North Carolina's driver license. 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. Residency Requirement: All persons hired, promoted, transferred or reclassified to a public safety position (sworn police personnel or fire suppression personnel below the level of department, division or office head) shall be required to maintain their principal residence within a 60-mile radius of city hall and within the state or establish their principal residence within such areas within 180 days of the effective date of the personnel action. https://www.cityofws.org/3629/Residency-Requirement-Maps Salary Information Police Officer Trainee Starting Salary: $51,269 with military incentive: $53,833 with AA/AS Degree: $53,833 AA/AS with military incentive: $56,524 with BA/BS. Degree: $56,524 BA/BS with military incentive: $59,351 Sworn Officer Starting Salary: $56