SBI Agent I

State of North Carolina • Mar del Plata, NC

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About The Position

The State Bureau of Investigation’s mission is to serve Sheriffs, Police Chiefs, and District Attorneys as well as State and Federal partners, by investigating crimes and providing technical assistance in order to increase public safety for the citizens of the state of North Carolina. The SBI does so by conducting criminal investigations of allegations in areas of jurisdiction including narcotics, arson, election laws, misuse of state property, environmental crimes, human trafficking, child sexual abuse in day care centers, and threats made against public officials. The SBI provides support to local agencies related to computer crime investigations, use of force investigations, deaths in custody, crime scenes, financial crimes, missing and endangered persons, public corruption, cold cases, K9, special response team, bomb squad, and air wing. The SBI serves as North Carolina's repository of information on criminal history records, fingerprint identification, expungements, sex offender registry, and concealed handgun permits. The SBI manages the North Carolina Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAAC), which is the fusion center for the state of North Carolina, as well as the Behavioral Threat Assessment Unit, which assesses and manages threats of mass violence. The SBI Agent I is a professional investigative position in the SBI using the authority, jurisdiction, and resources of the Bureau to assist local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and judicial officials, as well as exercise the statutory original jurisdiction of the Bureau. The role as an SBI Agent I requires the employee to perform a variety of law enforcement duties that include but are not limited to:

Requirements

• SBI Agents must:
• Be able to accurately evaluate the potential consequences of alternative courses of action and select the most appropriate option.
• Be able to make sound decisions promptly when presented with multiple alternatives.
• Be able to comprehend, retain, and accurately apply factual information related to applicable laws, statutes, and codes.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups, including via police radio and other electronic communication systems.
• Maintain a level of physical fitness sufficient to meet and sustain certification standards for law enforcement officers established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
• Maintain grooming standards that align with professional expectations and reflect commitment to a polished personal appearance and professional demeanor.
• Conduct oneself, both on and off duty, in a manner that would not impair the credibility of testimony in a court of law or diminish community respect for and confidence in the law enforcement agency.
• Respond on a 24-hour, 7 day per week basis.
• Work a 160-hour work period as a minimum per month.
• Serve a 24-month probationary period.
• Attend the SBI Special Agent Academy which is a 12-week program held at the Samarcand Training Academy located in Jackson Springs, NC (Moore County).
• To be considered, an applicant:
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution AND one year of law enforcement experience that included having the power to arrest or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have current North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Certification or meet any requirements for a training waiver with the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission as set forth in 12 NCAC 09B .0403.
• Note: Out of state applicants MUST Submit proof of an equivalency check with the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Click on the following link for information on how to obtain an equivalency check. Training Evaluations for Out of State, Military, and Federal Law Enforcement Transfers - NCDOJ. Failure to do so may disqualify application.
• Applicant must graduate from the next available SBI Academy upon hire and meet any other applicable NC state statutory standards for law enforcement officers.

Nice To Haves

• Management also prefers:
• Basic knowledge of the methods, procedures, and practices used in the investigation of a variety of criminal offenses.
• Basic knowledge of the principles of securing and identifying the more common types of physical evidence.
• Ability to interpret and apply criminal laws of North Carolina in investigations, making arrests, preparing comprehensive and detailed reports pertaining to individual cases, and presenting effective court testimony.
• Bilingual skills (proficiently read, speak, and write). Proficiency test to be administered.
• Knowledge of firearms and tools and equipment involved in evidence collection and enforcement activities.

Responsibilities

• Investigating criminal activity, conducting crime scene searches, interviewing and interrogating persons in connection with the investigation of criminal cases.
• Preparing detailed investigative reports using correct grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and appropriate terminology.
• Assisting other law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of cases.
• Testifying in court by articulating information in a self-confident and professional manner, and in logical order demonstrating use and understanding of appropriate language.
• Gathering information for the identification of persons and criminal intelligence.
• Apprehending wanted persons.
• Conducting background investigations.
• Interacting effectively with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds in the general population as well as in the law enforcement and criminal justice communities.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees