The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability or age. Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE.

Current Openings

Lifeguard (Seasonal)
City of Statesville, NC
Seasonal (Less than 6 Months of Employment) 
Category: Recreation / Athletics & Fitness
Department: Recreation & Economic Vitality
Division: Recreation Admin, Athletics, Rec Center, Programs, Pool
Salary: $14.81 Hourly
Work Schedule: Varies Facility Hours: Mon-Sat, 8:30am-8:30pm; Sunday 1:30pm-6:30pm
Closing Date: April 30, 2026 or until filled
Job Overview: This position is responsible for ensuring safety in and around the water by preventing and responding to emergencies; responsible for supervising all the activities performed in and around the pool area.

Police Officer (Full-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time 
Category: Law Enforcement
Department: Police
Salary Range: $50,952.72* – $84,062.16 Annually
Work Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts – Permanent Days or Permanent Nights
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Note: Starting Pay is based on relevant experience as a Sworn Law Enforcement Officer. Sworn Law Enforcement Officers are eligible for the following Pay Incentives: 5% Pay Increase after Successfully completing 6-month probationary period. Other pay incentives include: Educational Incentives for work related degrees (3% for each degree level up to 9% maximum). Shift Differentials ($2.00/hr additional).

Police Officer (Part-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Part-Time (19 Hours Average or Less Per Week) 
Category: Law Enforcement
Department: Police
Salary: $30.90 Hourly
Work Schedule: Varies
Closing Date: April 21, 2026
Job Overview: This position performs intermediate protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments; does related work as required

Skilled Laborer – Parks Maintenance (Full-Time)
Parks Maintenance Division
Full-Time 
Category: Building Maintenance / Trades / Maintenance / Construction Maintenance / Construction Trades
Department: Recreation & Economic Vitality
Division: Parks/Public Grounds/Cemeteries
Salary: $34,756.80 Annually
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7am – 4pm with some weekends
Closing Date: April 21, 2026
Job Overview: This position is responsible for semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment within the Parks Maintenance division of the City’s Recreation and Parks department.

Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee – 3rd Creek (Full-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time – $38,022.40 – $62,732.80 Annually
Category: Water Treatment / Wastewater
Department: Public Utilities
Division: 3rd Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Wastewater Control Operator (Trainee)/Relief Operator (3rd Creek WWTP) Public Utilities Department Salary Range: $38,022.40 – $62,732.80 Annually
Work Schedule: M – F, 7am – 3:30pm until training is complete; then night shift 8pm – 8am, Pittman Schedule 2on/3off, 3on/2off
Closing Date: April 22, 2026
Job Overview: This position is responsible for learning all aspects of the operation and maintenance of the City’s wastewater treatment facilities; responsible for assisting certified wastewater control operators with duties and maintenance of the plant.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (Certified) I, II, III, or IV – Night Shift
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time – $41,910.96 – $69,167.28 Annually
Category: Water Treatment / Wastewater
Department: Public Utilities
Division: 3rd Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Salary: $41,910.96 – $69,167.28 Annually
Work Schedule: 8 PM to 8 AM 3 days on/2 days off, then 2 days on/3 days off
Closing Date: April 22, 2026
Job Overview: This position is responsible for performing semi-skilled work in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.

Water Control Operator Trainee/Relief Operator (Full-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time – $41,932.80 – $69,180.80 Annually
Category: Water Treatment / Utilities
Department: Public Utilities
Division: Water Treatment Plant
Salary Range:  $41,932.80 – $69,180.80 annually
Schedule: Will work 8 hour days while training to obtain certification and then will transition to permanent night shift 12 hours 8PM – 8AM once certified
Closing Date: May 8, 2026 or until filled
Summary: This position is responsible for learning all aspects of the operation and maintenance of the city’s water treatment facilities; responsible for assisting certified water control operators with duties and maintenance of the plant after successfully completing orientation and trainee instruction. 

Water Treatment Plant Operator (Certified ) Night Shift (Full-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time 
Category: Water Treatment / Utilities
Department: Public Utilities
Division: Water Treatment Plant
Salary Range: $46,235.28 – $88,277.28
Note: Salary Range is based on Water Treatment Operator certification level.