Employee Benefits

The City of Statesville is excited to dive into the diverse and rewarding world of careers at the City!

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Police Officer Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits as a Police Officer with the City of Statesville include:
  • Paid Life Insurance (Employee Only)
  • Paid Medical (Employee Only)
  • Retirement (Local Governmental Employees Retirement System {LGERS})
  • N.C. Law Enforcement Retirement
  • 401K Plan 
  • 11 paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacations
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Uniforms and Equipment Provided
  • Career Development Incentive Pay
  • Additional 3% for accepted Advanced Education (Assoc., Bach., Master’s) Degrees
  • Specialized Training Incentives of 2% each, max 6% Shift Premiums (additional $1 for mid-shift, additional $2 for night shift)
  • Take home vehicle once successful completion of Field Training; must live within 30 miles of City limits.

Police Officer + Recruit Salary

Starting Patrol Officer Pay (Day Shift): $52,189.62

Starting Patrol Officer Pay (Night Shift): $56,557.62

Police Recruit Pay: $43,557

  • Additional 5% after successfully completing 6-month probation period
  • Bilingual Incentive Pay 5% increase

The Statesville Police Department is a growing agency and is always interested in hiring experienced officers. Certified N.C. officers and out-of-state transfers will be evaluated on their training and experience to determine starting salaries and additional training, if needed. Applications are accepted on an as need basis. Selection for police employment is a lengthy process that may take up to six (6) weeks or longer to complete.

The City of Statesville is an equal opportunity employer and will select employees based on applicant qualification without regard to age, sex, race, creed, religion, political affiliation, national origin, or disability except where performance of an essential job function cannot be met with a reasonable accommodation.

Have additional questions regarding available positions or the application process? Please Contact Us.

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Upcoming Statesville Police Department Events:

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Districts 1 & District 4 Community Meeting
May 16, 2024
6:00 PM EDT
1206 Museum Rd
Statesville, NC 28625
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District 2 & District 3 Community Meeting
Jun 20, 2024
5:00 PM EDT
1410 3rd St.
Statesville, NC 28677
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