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Paid training while in the police academy
Take-home car program
Opportunities in 20+ specialized units
401(k) retirement plan (equivalent of 5% of annual salary contributed by the City)
Offering great opportunities for advancement and special assignments, as well as many other great benefits:
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Join the Durham Police Department
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Officers are eligible for special assignments after two years.
The Durham Police Department needs you. If you have the drive and determination, you’ll find endless opportunities to help build a stronger community.
Gang Unit
Homicide Unit
Hostage Negotiations
K9 Unit
Robbery Unit
School Resource Officers
Vice/Narcotics Unit
The hiring process usually takes 4 to 6 months. Applicants proceed through the following hiring process:
1. Open house
2. Written test
3. Physical fitness testing
4. Oral review board
5. First selection
6. Background investigation
7. Final selection
8. Conditional offer followed by medical screening, psychological evaluation, polygraph exam and drug screening
9. Job offer / hire date
Hiring Process Overview
Offering great opportunities
for advancement and special assignments, as well as many other great benefits: