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Welcome Applicants!

Employment Applications:

  • Are accepted only for vacant positions and remain open for six (6) months, except for Police Officer and Firefighter applicants.
  • Must be completed in full, including providing supplemental transcripts when requested. Resumes may be included, but are not accepted in lieu of application unless specifically authorized in the advertisement.
  • Resumes, transcripts, letters of reference and other information submitted with the employment application become the property of the City of Statesville.
  • Incomplete applications or those received after the closing date will not be processed.
  • Must be received via the City of Statesville online application process.

To Apply for An Open Position:

Applications are being accepted online only. You must apply for an open position online.

Please Note:

If you apply for multiple positions, make sure your information is updated and accurate, including your signature and date at the end of the application.

About Online Applications:

The City of Statesville accepts applications online. You will receive electronic notifications as the application process proceeds. Please be sure to create a user ID and password so that you may use your online application for multiple positions.

Resumes, as well as other required job related materials must be attached to your online application, i.e. diplomas, degrees, certifications, licensures, etc. Applications will not be accepted unless they are completed through the online process, for example, they cannot be emailed directly to a Human Resources or other City of Statesville email address.

Police Officer applications are accepted year round, and remain active for one year.

How to apply online for a position with the City of Statesville:

1. To view the current City of Statesville job openings, click on the Current City Openings link above.

2. Click on a job title to view the job description, minimum requirements, etc.

3. To apply for the job, click on the green APPLY button. A new page will open to prompt you to sign in.

4. If you do not already have a governmentjobs.com account, you can create one by clicking on “Create an account" on the SIGN IN TO APPLY page.

5. Create an account by using your email address and creating a username and password. Your username must be unique and cannot contain spaces or special characters. Your password must be at least 12 characters in length and contain upper- and lower-case letters, numbers, and symbols. If you do not have an email address, you can easily create one for free at Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo, or any other email provider of your choosing (the City does not endorse any particular email provider).

6. Once you create your account, you will receive an email from [email protected] with a confirmation link to verify your email address. Open the email and click CONFIRM.

7. Once you are signed in, you can choose to manually fill in your application information or you can import your résumé, which will auto-fill the required fields. If you import your résumé, be sure to check that all information is complete and entered in the correct field. Please fill in all required fields. Once the application is complete, you can certify (submit) your application. You should see a confirmation screen letting you know that your application was successfully submitted.

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