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Durham police offering $10,000 hiring bonus to help attract new officers
Durham police are set to host a hiring event on Wednesday night to help fill about 20% of the officer positions that are vacant.
The Durham Police Department is hosting a hiring event to help fill about 20% of the officer positions that are vacant.
The event starts at 6 p.m. ET Thursday at at 602 E. Main St. In-person attendees are asked to meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Durham police lobby.
People can register for the in-person event by emailing officer Ryan Harris at ryan.harris@durhamnc.gov. Those attending virtual must register online.
Thursday's event will discuss the many incentives offered and give attendees the opportunity to ask questions.
Incentives offered include:
- Hiring bonus of $10,000
- Paid training in their police academy
- Up to $3,000 relocation incentive
- City paid 401K and local government retirement plan
- Employee assistance program
- Take-home car program
- Uniforms and equipment furnished
- Annual boot and clothing allowance
- Opportunities in 20+ specialized units
- Education incentives, 2.5% to 5% (Associates to Bachelors)
Additional hiring events for the Durham Police Department are set for Aug. 3 and Aug. 17.
