People think they know what firefighters do. Most have no idea.
Statesville firefighters do far more than fight fires, serving as rescue technicians, problem solvers and hazardous materials specialists who rely on relentless training, experienced mentors and advanced equipment. It is a demanding career built on teamwork, purpose and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community.
Crime Prevention Month
The Statesville Police Department is recognizing 2026 Crime Prevention Month with the theme “Crime Prevention Starts with Awareness.”
Throughout October, SPD will share practical information to help residents recognize and reduce risks related to social media harms, fraud and scams, counterfeit products, and firearm safety while encouraging everyone to take an active role in keeping our community safe.
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Public Power Week
Your community. Your utility. Your power.
Statesville Public Power is celebrating Public Power Week, October 4-10, 2026, by highlighting the local people, reliable service, and community-focused values behind our public power system. For more than 135 years, our locally owned utility has proudly worked to keep Statesville powered and prepared for the future.
Statesville's Night Out
Statesville’s Night Out, on October 8, 2026, is an annual community event hosted by the Statesville Police Department that brings residents, officers, local organizations and community partners together for an evening of connection and fun.
Held in downtown Statesville, the event gives families and neighbors an opportunity to meet SPD officers outside of an emergency setting while enjoying activities, food, community resources and crime prevention information.
More than just a night out, the event is part of SPD’s ongoing commitment to building relationships, strengthening trust and creating a safer, more connected Statesville.
Statesville City Council
Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026? The City Council Meeting at a Glance provides a brief overview of the presentations, recognitions and actions taken by Council. Highlights include:
- Proclamations recognizing Constitution Week, Hispanic Heritage Month and Suicide Prevention Month
- The Statesville Tourism Development Authority’s annual update
- The second reading of an ordinance establishing a 180-day moratorium on applications for new telecommunications and data centers
- Decisions involving proposed subdivisions on Wall Street and Moose Club Road
- The first reading of a rezoning request involving the Statesville Regional Airport
- Additional design services for the Municipal Operations Center project
The next Council meeting is Monday, October 5, 2026. You can view the meeting agenda here.
Statesville careers
Take the opportunity to make your community a better place to live every day, and you will be rewarded with exciting career opportunities, a competitive salary and great benefits.
Learn more about just a few of the available opportunities here at the City of Statesville:
- Police officer (sworn officer) (full-time): This position performs intermediate protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments; does related work as required.
- Waste collector (part-time): This position is responsible for manual work in the collection of garbage, trash and yard waste.
