ALE Special Agent I - Statewide

State of North Carolina•Yancey County, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a statewide position within the Department of Public Safety's Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Division. The employee will be expected to demonstrate the ability to understand technologies and problem resolution techniques, utilize proven solutions and/or designs when solving problems, clearly communicate and convey technical information, and express thoughts effectively through oral and written communication to a wide range of audiences. Job responsibilities include investigating criminal matters, specializing in the enforcement of alcoholic beverage, controlled substance, tobacco, and gaming laws of North Carolina. This involves the collection and preservation of evidence, providing testimony in court, apprehending violators, conducting major criminal investigations that benefit communities, and collaborating with federal agencies on task forces addressing criminal enterprises and money laundering. The role also includes providing support during natural disasters through humanitarian relief and supplementing local law enforcement with routine patrol and responding to calls for service. ALE Special Agents have statewide jurisdiction to investigate any criminal offense and make arrests. ALE is the lead enforcement agency for the state's alcoholic beverage control, lottery, and tobacco laws, targeting establishments that are havens for violence, drugs, gang activity, organized crime, and money laundering. The mission of the ALE Division is to reduce crime and enhance public safety through proactive, fair, and consistent enforcement of laws related to alcoholic beverage control, gambling, tobacco, controlled substances, and nuisance abatement.

Requirements

Must be eligible for certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Applicants must graduate from the next available ALE Academy upon hire and meet all applicable North Carolina state statutory standards for law enforcement officers.
Law Enforcement experience must be full-time, with full arrest authority, to be considered.
Sworn law enforcement experience is defined as having full arrest authority.
Correctional and/or Detention Officer experience does not qualify for full arrest authority, unless specifically documented.
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience includes an Associate’s degree and at least two years full time sworn law enforcement experience, or four years full time sworn law enforcement experience.
A Bachelor's or Associates degree must be received no later than December 31, 2026.
Must be a responsible and law-abiding citizen of the United States with high moral character and personal integrity.
Successfully complete pre-screening modified Police Officer Physical Agility Test (POPAT).
Successfully complete a pre-employment polygraph, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and urinalysis drug test.
Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation including contacts with references, employers, co-workers, close personal associates, etc., and review of driving record, credit history, criminal history, and service in the military.
Accept employment under two (2) year probationary status, which includes successful completion of the ALE Special Agent Academy, approximately two months in duration.
Ability to understand modern principles and methods of investigation and law enforcement.
Ability to use firearms and tools/equipment involved in evidence collection and enforcement activities.

Nice To Haves

Management prefers current North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement (BLET) Certification in good standing.
BLET Certification must be awarded no later than December 31, 2026.
Out of state applicants MUST submit proof of an equivalency check with the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission at the time of their applicant package review.
NC applicants currently enrolled in a BLET program will be required to provide proof of enrollment at the time of their applicant package review.

Responsibilities

Investigate any criminal matter; agents specialize in the enforcement of the alcoholic beverage, controlled substance, tobacco, and gaming laws of North Carolina.
Collection and preservation of evidence, testimony in court proceedings as necessary, and performing related work such as apprehending observed violators committing offenses.
Conduct major criminal investigations that address community betterment initiatives that have significant positive impacts on communities.
Collaborate with and assist federal agencies with task force assignments that address major criminal activities such as criminal enterprises, and money laundering.
Provide support during natural disasters by providing humanitarian relief and supplementing local law enforcement departments with all aspects of police duties including, but not limited to, routine patrol and responding to calls for service. when necessary.
Perform investigations, including undercover operations.
Accept temporary assignments anywhere or anytime.
Accept assignments requiring irregular hours, day or night, any day of a week or holidays.
Accept assignments requiring undercover investigation.
Accept assignments requiring overnight travel possibly over extended periods of time.
Willing to carry and use a firearm.
Willing to use deadly force, if warranted, to protect his or her life or the life of someone else.