Police Cadet Program

Summary

Cadet ProgramThe Cadet Program is aimed to provide opportunities in law enforcement for recent High School graduates and individuals who are not yet eligible to sit in the academy. When you participate in the Cadet Program, individuals complete 20 hours of school while working 20 hours a week at the WSPD. The cost of education is covered by the WSPD and individuals are compensated for the employment portion.About the ProgramGet paid while attending college, (including books, fees, and tuition), with full-time employment with the Winston-Salem Police Department.Be registered as a full-time Criminal Justice Student at Forsyth Technical Community College, Davidson Community College, Surry Community College, Rockingham Community College, and Guilford Technical Community College.Must maintain a 3.0 GPAMust be at least 18 years of ageWill complete 40 hours a week: 20 hours as a student at an authorized Community College and 20 hours of employment at the Winston-Salem Police Department until graduationApplicant must pass a background check and initial eligibility testingScholarship recipients have a three-year service commitment as a sworn law enforcement officer with the WSPDIf you have any questions regarding the completion of these forms, please contact the Recruiting Unit at (336) 403-5001Employee Benefits401a Contribution (employee match not required)Bus Pass ProgramEducation AssistanceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Suggestion ProgramFamily and Medical LeaveFlexible Spending AccountsGroup Health InsuranceGroup Dental InsuranceJury Duty LeaveLife/Accidental Death InsuranceLong-Term Care InsuranceMilitary LeavePaid HolidaysPromotion from WithinRetirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)School LeaveShared LeaveShort-Term Disability InsuranceSick LeaveTrainingVacation LeaveWellness ProgramThe City of Winston-Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.

Job Description

Cadet ProgramThe Cadet Program is aimed to provide opportunities in law enforcement for recent High School graduates and individuals who are not yet eligible to sit in the academy. When you participate in the Cadet Program, individuals complete 20 hours of school while working 20 hours a week at the WSPD. The cost of education is covered by the WSPD and individuals are compensated for the employment portion.About the ProgramGet paid while attending college, (including books, fees, and tuition), with full-time employment with the Winston-Salem Police Department.Be registered as a full-time Criminal Justice Student at Forsyth Technical Community College, Davidson Community College, Surry Community College, Rockingham Community College, and Guilford Technical Community College.Must maintain a 3.0 GPAMust be at least 18 years of ageWill complete 40 hours a week: 20 hours as a student at an authorized Community College and 20 hours of employment at the Winston-Salem Police Department until graduationApplicant must pass a background check and initial eligibility testingScholarship recipients have a three-year service commitment as a sworn law enforcement officer with the WSPDIf you have any questions regarding the completion of these forms, please contact the Recruiting Unit at (336) 403-5001Employee Benefits401a Contribution (employee match not required)Bus Pass ProgramEducation AssistanceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Suggestion ProgramFamily and Medical LeaveFlexible Spending AccountsGroup Health InsuranceGroup Dental InsuranceJury Duty LeaveLife/Accidental Death InsuranceLong-Term Care InsuranceMilitary LeavePaid HolidaysPromotion from WithinRetirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)School LeaveShared LeaveShort-Term Disability InsuranceSick LeaveTrainingVacation LeaveWellness ProgramThe City of Winston-Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.