Join our team by becoming a WSSU Public Safety Officer
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) Police and Public Safety employees are dedicated to providing a safe environment for the university and the greater Winston-Salem community.
- Personally and financially rewarding
- Excellent pay and benefits
- Warm, supportive, friendly campus environment
- Colleagues value integrity, respect, teamwork, service, professionalism, and collaboration
- Community policing model that engenders mutual trust and respect between officers and members of the campus community
Competitive Pay & Benefits
- Higher salary than many municipalities
- Shift differential pay
- Full medical and dental benefits with family coverage available
- Paid holidays, vacation, and medical leave
- Life and disability insurance
- State employee pension
- 401K plan investment opportunities
- Overtime opportunities
- Educational opportunities
- Uniforms and police equipment provided
- Twelve (12) hour work schedule
We Are Seeking
- Energetic, self-motivated, team-oriented men and women
- Seasoned police officers who are looking for a new environment
- Military veterans
- Individuals who are finishing or have finished the state-mandated Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) and who are ready to enter our field training program.
- Community college students who are considering a career in law enforcement
Basic Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 21 years of age when sworn
- 20/20 corrected vision
- Good physical condition
- Strong moral character
- Have or be able to attain a valid North Carolina driver’s license
