STARTING SALARY
ENTRY LEVEL RECRUIT OFFICER - $30,060.00 with increase to $33,039.00 after Phase III of the training program.
BLET CERTIFIED GRADUATES - $30,060.00 with increase to $33,039.00 after Phase III of abbreviated training program.
LATERAL ENTRY OFFICERS - $31,262.00 with increase to $34,360.00 after abbreviated training program. (Certified with minimum 2 years sworn full-time experience required).
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLYING
Continuous Recruitment
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Durham Police Department invites you to submit application for our upcoming police academies (August, 2007 or February, 2008).
Visit our website at http://www.durhampolice.com or contact a Recruiter at (919) 560-4569.
LOCATION: Durham Police Department 505 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, N.C.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- be a U.S. citizen
- possess a valid driver's license; no suspension of driving privileges in the past 3 years and no more than 2 convictions of moving violations in the past 3 years, 3 convictions of moving violations in the past 5 years or 4 convictions of moving violations in the past 7 years
- be at least 21 years of age upon completion of police academy classroom training
- possess a high school diploma or GED (some college preferred) - Transcripts required
- must meet vision, hearing, and other physical requirements
- no felony convictions and no serious misdemeanor convictions in the past five years
- no Domestic Violence convictions/No DUI, DWI convictions in the past ten years
- meet credit requirements (14 points or less) - Equifax Credit Information Service 1-800-685-1111
For additional information visit our website at http://www.durhampolice.com or contact the Durham Police Recruiting Unit at (919) 560-4569.
SELECTION PROCESS
- written entrance exam
- oral interview
- polygraph test
- post-conditional-offer drug screen
- background investigation
- medical examination
- physical test
- psychological test
- credit check
- criminal history check
HOW TO APPLY
Visit our website at http://www.durhampolice.com or contact a Recruiter at (919) 560-4569.
The City of Durham/Durham Police Department is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We have a special need for female and bilingual applicants.
OTHER INFORMATION
DURHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT BENEFITS INCLUDE:
.96 hours of sick leave per year, which accumulate indefinitely & can be used to retire early
.11 paid holidays per year; 96 hours of vacation to start; sick leave incentive; many other types of leave
.Educational Pay Compensation after Phase III of Field Training (Associates 2.5% or Bachelor's 5%)
.2 weeks leave for reserve military training; DOL/VA Apprenticeship Program for Qualified Veterans
.Police Academy training, Uniforms and Equipment furnished
.Medical/Dental/Life Insurance; many optional insurance products
.Part of NC State Retirement System
.401(K) plan with 5% of salary contributed by the City; 457 retirement plan available
*Excellent Benefits
*Great Promotional Opportunities
*Many Specialized Assignments (K9, Bike,
Motorcycle, Investigator, etc.)
*Fully Accredited Department through CALEA
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sergeant J. McDowell
Durham Police Department
505 West Chapel Hill St.
Durham, NC 27701
Telephone: 919-560-4569
Email: juanetta.mcdowell@durhamnc.gov
Web Site: http://www.durhampolice.com
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