Public Safety Officer Selection Process
Selection Process
Applicants must:
- Be at least 20 years old
- Be a United States citizen
- Be a high-school graduate or have passed the G.E.D. indicating a high school equivalency
- Be of good moral character as verified by a background investigation
- Have a good credit history
Applicants must complete the following selection process:
- Polygraph examination
- Physical agility test
- Oral board review
- Medical examination. Applicants must be examined and certified by a licensed physician to meet physical requirements as established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and OSHA requirements.
- Drug test. Applicants must submit to a drug test as established by the City of Morganton.
- Psychological examination
- Interview with the Chief of Public Safety
- Other qualifications as established by the State of North Carolina