Employee Benefits

• 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 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.