Special Agent

State of North Carolina • Field Office Cumberland, NC

2d • $48,920 - $63,176 • Remote

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Special Agent is to work as a law enforcement officer in the Criminal Investigations and Employee Classification Division and assist with the investigation of statutory violations related to workers’ compensation fraud and failure to obtain and maintain workers’ compensation insurance or qualify as a self-insured employer. The Special Agent utilizes law enforcement skills to identify, collect, analyze, and preserve evidence of workers' compensation crimes, with a focus on detecting and deterring violations. The Special Agent’s work involves responding to and investigating complaints received by email or phone, identifying statutory violations, collecting and preserving evidence, testifying in court proceedings as necessary, and performing related work. During an investigation, the Special Agent is often required to review and analyze evidence, including various types of documents and other records that may be in written and/or electronic form. The Special Agent also is often required to interview and question multiple individuals who may have relevant information related to the investigation. It is essential that the Special Agent possess and maintain a current working knowledge of relevant criminal statutes and case law, including but not limited to the statutes and case law regarding arrest, search and seizure, and any other statutes and case law that apply to conducting criminal investigations. The Special Agent has jurisdiction to conduct Statewide investigations, but this position will primarily conduct investigations in the Eastern and Southeastern regions of North Carolina. At the time of hire, or no later than 12 months from the Special Agent’s first day of employment, the Special Agent is required to reside in one of the counties listed below: Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Hoke, Jones, Lenior, Onslow, Duplin, New Hanover, Pender, Robeson, Sampson, or Scotland.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive law enforcement including investigative and case preparation experience in the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must meet certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment, including any annual training requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience performing and conducting criminal investigations as a Detective or Special Agent.
• Demonstrated experience in proper techniques for conducting criminal investigations, apprehending criminal suspects, and supporting the prosecution of individuals and/or corporate entities committing crimes.
• Demonstrated experience in gathering and analyzing evidence and presenting the investigative findings in an organized manner for potential prosecution.

Responsibilities

• Conducting criminal investigations into violations of the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act
• Completing accurate and detailed felony reports
• Providing testimony during court proceedings
• Maintaining a professional relationship with external and internal stakeholders
• Attempting service of process of Industrial Commission Orders to Appear

Benefits

• 12 Annual paid Holidays
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by AETNA
• Supplemental Benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS)
• WeSave Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

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