Police Officer - Sworn Lateral 2026

About this role

<strong><span style="color: rgb(223,53,12);">This post is for current sworn officers who are interested in transferring to the City of Winston-Salem Police Department or former WSPD employees interested in re-hire.</span></strong><br><br>Please see the<strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.joinwspdnow.org/" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.joinwspdnow.org/">Winston-Salem Police Department</a>&nbsp;</strong>website for more information on the hiring process.<br><br>&nbsp;The Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) has openings for police officers year-round. The Department fills non-sworn positions as the need arises.<br><br>There are a variety of steps a successful applicant must complete before he or she is invited to become part of the Winston-Salem Police Department team.<br><br><strong>Application Steps:&nbsp;</strong> Please see the<strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.joinwspdnow.org/" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.joinwspdnow.org/">Winston-Salem Police Department</a>&nbsp;</strong>website for more information and additional steps in the hiring process.<br><br><strong><span style="color: rgb(223,53,12);">You must contact the recruitment

Requirements

<div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Education and Experience</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Graduation from high school or GED equivalency.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Special Requirements</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Must be a U.S. Citizen.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Must be at least 21 years of age.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Must be of good moral character, having no felony convictions, serious misdemeanors, or DWI's within the past five (5) years.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Must be in good physical condition.</div>Must reside within 60 miles from City Hall.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cityofws.org/3629/Residency-Requirement-Maps" id="isPasted"