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Chief Jose L. Lopez

Police Headquarters
505 W Chapel Hill St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-4427

Durham Crimestoppers 683-1200
 
Recruiting

En EspaƱol

The following positions are available:

  • Entry Level Recruit Officers - $33,000 annually with a salary increase to $37,000 with High School or GED; $37,925 with Associates; or $38,850 with Bachelors Degree, after Phase III of the training program.
  • BLET Certified Graduates - $33,000 annually with a salary increase to $37,000 with High School or GED; $37,925 with Associates or $38,850 with Bachelors Degree, after Phase III of the abbreviated training program.
  • Lateral Entry Officers - $34,320 annually with a salary increase to $38,480 with High School or GED; $39,442 with Associates or $40,404 with Bachelors Degree upon completion of the abbreviated training program. (Certified with minimum two years sworn full-time experience)

Local applicants should attend an open house information session to fill out a City of Durham application. For dates and times, please see the Recruiting Calendar. Late arrivals will not be admitted. Business casual attire is required to attend the open houses. Out-of-town applicants should call or email a recruiter for instructions.

Recruiting and Hiring Information

Benefits
Requirements
Disqualifiers
Hiring Process
Physical Fitness
The Academy
Field Training

For more information, please call the Recruiting Unit at (919) 560-4575 or send email to: Master Police Officer P.C. Shackleford or Officer G. Grayson or Officer M. W. Higgins.

The Durham Police Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minorities to apply. The department also has a special need for bilingual officers. A $1,000 annual incentive is available to officers who speak Spanish proficiently.

 
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