Minimum Employment Standards

Every Justice Officer employed or certified in North Carolina must meet certain minimum standards under 12 NCAC 10B .0300: 

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Be at least 20 years of age.
• Be a high school graduate, or the equivalent (GED).
• Have been fingerprinted by the employing agency.
• Have had a medical examination by a licensed physician.
• Have produced a negative result on a drug screen.
• Make full disclosure of criminal charges and Domestic Violence Orders, both upon application and while holding certification.
• Be of good moral character.
• Have a thorough background investigation conducted by the employing agency, to include a personal interview prior to employment.
• Not have a prohibitive criminal history record.