Benefits and Salary

Benefits Overview


  • Take Home Car Program (please contact a recruiter for specific mileage)
  • Hiring Bonus ($10,000) 
  • Relocation Incentive (Up to $3,000, must be a City of Durham address) 
  • 11-12 paid holidays per year
  • Floating Holiday
  • 96 hours of vacation per year (increases with years of service)
  • 96 hours of sick leave per year, which accumulate indefinitely
  • Sick leave incentive
  • Educational Incentive (upon completion of the academy)
Associates Degree= 2.5%
Bachelor's Degree= 5%
  • 2 weeks leave for reserve military training
  • DOL/VA Apprenticeship Program for Qualified Veterans
  • Uniforms and equipment furnished
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance
  • State and City retirement plans
  • 401(k) plan. The equivalent of 5% of salary contributed by the City for sworn personnel.
  • 457 retirement plan available
  • Funeral leave
  • Volunteer school service
  • Parental leave
  • Wellness program offered
  • Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling


Salary 2023