Police Officer Trainee

Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem Police Department

Salary: $50,264.00 Annually.

Position Summary:

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.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school or GED equivalency.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be at least 21 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.