Police Officer
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%