Police Officer

Durham, NC
Durham Police Department

NOW MORE THAN EVER
The Durham Police Department needs you. If you have the drive and determination, you’ll find endless opportunities to help build a stronger community.

Now Hiring New Officers including In-State and Out-of-State Lateral Officers
Paid training in our Academy
Recruit Starting Pay: $51,379

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BENEFITS OVERVIEW

  • Starting July 1st, the starting pay for recruits will be $51,379. The salary for Police Officers will start at $54,817, and the top pay will be $89,291.
  • Take Home Car Program (please contact a recruiter for specific mileage)
  • Hiring Bonus ($10,000)
  • Relocation Incentive (Up to $3,000, must be a City of Durham address)
  • Tuition Reimbursement per fiscal year: $2,500 for graduate courses, $1,500 for undergraduate courses, $750 for certifications.
  • 11-12 paid holidays per year
  • Floating Holiday
  • 96 hours of vacation per year (increases with years of service)
  • 96 hours of sick leave per year, which accumulate indefinitely
  • Sick leave incentive
  • Educational Incentive (upon completion of the academy)

Associates Degree= 2.5%
Bachelor’s Degree= 5%

Durham NC Police Recruiting