Durham Police Department
Choose a Career That Matters.
What We Do
Executive Search & Recruitment
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Paid Holidays: 11-12 days per year
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Paid Vacation: 96 hours per year
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Paid Sick Leave: 96 hours per year (accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement)
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Paid Military Leave: Two weeks per year
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Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
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State and City retirement plans
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Short and long term disability plans
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Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
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401(k) retirement plan (5% of annual salary contributed by the City)
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Paid funeral leave
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Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
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Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
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Paid Volunteer Time: 48 hours each year
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Parental Leave: 4 hours each year
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457 Deferred Compensation Plans
A career with Durham Police Department is a rewarding investment in law enforcement excellence and community service that is complemented by a generous benefit package. An equal opportunity employer, DPD encourages women, minorities, and bilingual applicants to apply.
Benefits
Salary
Entry Level Salary: $33,000* annual
Academy Graduate: $37,000* annual
Lateral Transfer: $38,480* annual
Top Pay: $57,720 annual
* additional 2.5% for Associates Degree
* additional 5% for Bachelors Degree
Specialized Units
New recruits are eligible for promotional and lateral opportunities after three years . Durham Police Department offers many career opportunities with specialized units including:
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K9 Unit
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Patrol Unit
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Traffic and Motorcycle Unit
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Mobile Field Force
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Selective Enforcement Team (SET)
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Honor Guard
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Warrant Squad
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Domestic Violence Unit
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Criminal Investigations
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Community Resource Unit (CRU)
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Gang Resistance and Training (GREAT)
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Hostage Negotiations Team
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Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
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High Enforcement Abatement Team (HEAT)
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Recruiting Unit
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Biological Chemical Emergency Response Team (BCERT)
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Bicycle Unit