§ 33.05 REQUIREMENTS OF EMPLOYMENT.

   Every person appointed as a law enforcement officer shall meet the following requirements:

   (A)   Be a citizen of the United States of America;

   (B)   Be at least 20 years of age;

   (C)   Be of good moral character and possess correct habits;

   (D)   Be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state and federal fingerprint files;

   (E)   Not have been convicted of a felony or an offense involving moral turpitude;

   (F)   Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;

   (G)   Pass an examination conducted by a physician.

(OC, § 3-1-10) (Am. Ord. passed 8-11-88)

Statutory reference:

   State law now requires that local law enforcement officers be certified by the North Carolina

    Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Council, see G.S. §§ 17C-1 et seq.