Criminal Justice Specialist/invest III

Criminal Justice Specialist/Invest III (NS)

Recruitment Range: $52,592 - $61,800

This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

This position will conduct investigations of alleged or suspected violations of the Administrative Rules by applicants and officers who are certified through Criminal Justice Training and Standards. This work is done on behalf of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education, Training and Standards Commission where cases are presented in consideration of possible sanctions. The position requires the accurate application of rules, laws and regulations governing the certification and the ongoing minimum standards of all criminal justice officer categories. The position works closely with certification staff to include the program administrators of the law enforcement, correctional, juvenile justice, and company/campus police programs. Investigations require gathering and reviewing of all relevant court records, police reports and applicable evidence; interviews of applicants, officers, and witnesses; and the preparation of reports documenting the investigative findings. Testimony is then provided when cases are presented to the appropriate commission committees in a formal setting. Subsequent appeals by applicants/officers may then require testimony during court proceedings overseen by the Office of Administrative Hearings and any appellate courts thereafter.

• Conduct field investigations

• Testify at Probable Cause commission meetings, and administrative hearings

• Prepare investigative reports

• Interview relevant witnesses and collect documents relevant to investigations

• Consult and coordinate with Deputy Director or Investigations Manager & Legal Counsel case investigations.

Some travel, including some occasional overnight stays are required

The selected candidate is subject to a background investigation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences:

• Ability to discreetly investigate a variety of cases and to interpret and apply the NC General Statutes, NC Administrative Rules of the Commission, and statues, rules, and codes, and ordinances from other states.
• Thorough working knowledge of the methods, procedures, practices and techniques used in conducting administrative investigations, and of the principles of securing and identifying a variety of related evidentiary material.
• Experience preparing comprehensive and detailed written reports pertaining to individual cases.
• Experience navigating databases and utilizing common computer programs needed to complete work products.
• Ability to accurately and effectively testify to investigative findings before the Probable Cause Committee and at administrative hearings.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of administrative, technical, or professional experience in criminal justice or law enforcement as it relates to the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits.

Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.

Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

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The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter: Wendy K Minich

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