Registry Program Coordinator

State of North Carolina • Wake County, NC

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About The Position

The Registry Program Coordinator works in the State Bureau of Investigation’s Information and Support Services Division, supporting the State’s Sex Offender and Public Protection registration program. The position conducts audit and investigative analysis, provides investigative assistance to criminal justice law enforcement agencies, analyzes data for statistical and quality purposes, and reviews the integrity and accuracy of websites and databases.

The role conducts compliance audits of local sheriffs’ sex offender registration files; trains new staff, administrative specialists, and local sheriffs’ registration staff; helps administrative specialists process weekly offender address verification letters; and serves as the point of contact for registration issues with the U.S. Marshals Service, ICE, and U.S. Probation offices. The coordinator also handles SORNA relocations and court-ordered petitions and serves as a lead staff member when the unit supervisor is absent.

This is an anticipated, full-time position working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is an internal State Government posting, open to current permanent or temporary North Carolina State Government and/or University employees and eligible state layoff candidates. The position requires U.S. citizenship for access to SBI applications, a valid U.S. driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 90 days, and the ability to earn DCIN certification in modules 1–6 within six months of hire. Selected candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, including a pre-employment polygraph, checks and interviews, education verification, medical examination, drug screening, and fingerprint submission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen because the role requires access to SBI applications.
• Must have a valid driver’s license issued in the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to earn DCIN certification in modules 1–6 within six months of hire.
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds, with or without accommodation.
• Selected candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, including a pre-employment polygraph examination, credit and arrest checks, reference and employer verification interviews, education verification, medical examination, urinalysis drug screening, and fingerprint submission.
• Applicants must be current permanent or temporary North Carolina State Government and/or University employees, or eligible state layoff candidates receiving RIF priority reemployment consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 14, Article 27A, concerning Sex Offender and Public Protection Registration Programs.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and analyzing criminal histories, judgments, court orders, and/or registration documents.
• Demonstrated experience auditing sheriffs’ registration files for completeness and accuracy of documentation.
• Demonstrated experience communicating professionally by phone, email, and in person.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance audits of local sheriffs’ sex offender registration files.
• Provide training to new staff members and administrative specialists.
• Provide on-site training to local sheriffs’ sex offender registration staff.
• Assist administrative specialists with processing weekly offender address verification letters.
• Serve as the point of contact for U.S. Marshals Service, ICE, and U.S. Probation office contacts on registration issues.
• Serve as a lead staff member in the absence of the unit supervisor.
• Serve as the point of contact for SORNA relocations and court-ordered petitions.
• Conduct investigative assistance and analysis in support of the state registration program.
• Conduct statistical and quality analyses of data and review websites and databases for integrity and accuracy.

Benefits

• Benefits are offered.
• The posting states that state employees are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• The State Bureau of Investigation supports paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level