The Winston-Salem Police Department

where we serve, protect, and support
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Embrace the Call to Serve: Shaping Futures while Safeguarding Communities

Career Paths

PROFESSIONAL STAFF, SWORN, LATERALS, CADETS, & MORE!

Hiring Process

SIX STEPS TO THE HIRING PROCESS

SALARY & BENEFITS

COMPETITIVE SALARIES, TAKE HOME CARS, ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY, & MORE!

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, AGE, CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT, & BACKGROUND CHECK!

Sign-On Bonuses!

WSPD recognizes the importance and need in our community for hiring qualified individuals to serve in the City of Winston-Salem. As an incentive to individuals who join our team, we offer the following sign-on bonuses:

  • $2,500 for Communications Operators
  • $5,000 for Sworn Police Officers
  • $10,000 for In-State Lateral Transfer Sworn Police Officers

What is Chief William H. Penn, Jr. Seeking in a Candidate?

“As a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, the WSPD Family and prospective applicants need to exemplify specific characteristics to ensure we uphold our duty to serve, protect, and support our community.

Candidates must love our community and exemplify passion to protect individual’s constitutional rights;

Candidates must be willing to safeguard the community we call home;

Candidates must exhibit the desire to have a lasting and positive impact with each encounter; and Candidates must demonstrate professionalism and integrity that reflects the core values of WSPD.”

– Chief William H. Penn, Jr.

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