Criminal Justice Specialist/Inv II

State of North Carolina

17h

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.

The position of Field Representative for Criminal Justice Standards Division is a unique and multifaceted role requiring a highly self-motivated individual with strong initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities and demands a thorough understanding of the Commission’s rules, standards for law enforcement training, and agency compliance requirements. This position requires frequent travel throughout assigned counties in North Carolina. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, flexibility, strong investigative and analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a comprehensive knowledge of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission requirements.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of full time, certified law enforcement experience.
• Experience conducting audits and completing detailed summary reports.
• Experience conducting investigations and completing detailed summary reports.
• Documented history of working successfully in a remote work environment.
• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of administrative and/or technical experience in criminal justice or law enforcement as it relates to the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the primary regional point of contact between school directors, the Deputy Director, the Director of Criminal Justice Training and Standards, and the Criminal Justice Standards Commission.
• Performing scheduled and unannounced audits of BLET programs to verify student records, instructor credentials, curriculum compliance, and overall program integrity.
• Conducting inquiries that may lead to formal investigations, potentially progressing through the Probable Cause process.
• Preparing, scheduling, administering, and overseeing state comprehensive exams for all Criminal Justice officers.
• Verifying that instructors meet Commission qualifications and are adequately prepared to deliver approved curriculum.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time