Employee Benefits

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Police Officer Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits as a Police Officer with the City of Statesville include:

Employee Paid Health Insurance (PPO Co-pay Plan)
Paid Life Insurance - 2x annual salary
Retirement {LGERS}
401(k) City contribution - 5%
Additional 401(k) match up to 5%
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Military Leave
Uniforms and Equipment Provided
Take home car program
Gym membership
Separation allowance
Paid salary/tuition during BLET
Tuition reimbursement

Police Officer + Recruit Salary

Police Recruit Pay: $44,865.60

Starting Day Shift Patrol Officer: $54,360.72 (*$57,020.00)

Starting Night Shift Patrol Officer: $58,728,72 (*$61,440.00)

*Additional 5% after successfully completing 6-month probation period*

Additional pay for the following:

Work related degree incentive - up to 9%
Specialized training - up to 6%
Bilingual incentive pay - 5%
Special unit incentive - 5%
Shift differential ($1/$2)
Certification incentive - up to 6%

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.

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