Financial Investigator (Special Agent)
Financial Investigator (Special Agent)
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RECRUITMENT RANGE: $61545- $73000
POSTING FOR INTERNAL NC SECRETARY OF STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY
THIS IS A SWORN FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR POSITIONThis position is pending reclassification.The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of Stateis the heartbeat of the business community promoting economic growth and protecting the public from financial harm. The Department works with business banking and legal communities to strengthen our states economy with a state-of-the-art system of reliable business and governmental records. We also safeguard individuals and businesses against fraud.
This position is responsible for detection investigation and enforcement activities relating to fraudulent and non-fraudulent violations of the North Carolina Securities Investment Advisers Uniform Athlete Agents and Commodities Acts (N.C.G.S. Chapters 78A 78C & 78D). This position will handle a wide variety of case investigations which have been initiated by the enforcement staff or identified and referred to the North Carolina Securities Division by law enforcement agencies securities regulatory agencies and the public. Duties typically involve complex large-scale investigations requiring an ability to conduct financial analysis investigate cyber financial crimes and evaluate specialized transactional records as well as voluminous data sets of electronic records and social media accounts. This position also has responsibilities to conduct criminal and administrative investigations of violations of the North Carolina Corporations Act the Charitable Solicitations Act and the Lobbying Act as well as any other statute the Secretary has authority to regulate.
This is an advanced-level investigative position responsible for conducting and participating in a wide range of complex criminal and administrative investigations. The role requires the ability to evaluate diverse and identifiable factors exercising sound judgement in selecting investigative methods and techniques to determine appropriate actions. The position operates with a high degree of independence receiving minimal supervision in the execution of daily tasks new assignments or special projects. This position serves in a mentorship capacity providing guidance and support to less experienced investigative staff.
Position will also determine jurisdictional basis conduct interviews of witnesses and suspects collect documentary evidence draft detailed reports of investigation and participate in administrative civil and criminal enforcement proceedings. Position will also draft complex subpoenas and search warrants. Occasional overnight travel will be required. This position may serve as a back up to the Special Agent-in-Charge Terminal Agency Coordinator for DCI or other duties as assigned.
Please note: Candidates must live within 80 (eighty) miles of the Secretary of States office in Raleigh NC.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to draft comprehensive investigative reports and clearly convey complex information.
- Proven ability to independently develop and execute investigative plans while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional integrity.
- Extensive experience conducting complex financial analyses to identify financial misconduct or regulatory violations.
- Significant experience providing testimony in judicial proceedings demonstrating credibility and subject-matter expertise under cross-examination.
- Strong working knowledge of arrest search and seizure laws in accordance with the North Carolina General Statutes.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See theEducation and Experience Equivalency Guidefor details.
Bachelor s degree in accounting finance business administration or criminal justice from an appropriately accredited institution with eighteen credit hours of accounting coursework and four years of experience in auditing and/or investigating tax financial or securities crimes; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Requirements (if applicable) may require certification as a Law Enforcement Officer or Special Agent in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.Supplemental and Contact Information
To apply for this position please click the Apply link on the Government Jobs website or visitJob Opportunities with the Secretary of State to complete an online application.
Applications that include see attached or rely solely on resumes instead of completing the formal applications education and work experience sections will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration for the vacancy. Unless explicitly requested in the vacancy announcement (e.g. transcripts proof of licensure or certification) all attachments are considered optional and will not be reviewed during the initial screening to assess the applicants eligibility for the vacancy.
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with their application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if currently serving as a member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard with a service tenure of at least 6 years and an honorable discharge please attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and employs the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified candidates. The actual salary will be determined based on relevant competencies knowledge skills and abilities as well as considerations for internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
State Employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position.
The State of North Carolina offers health insurance twelve paid holidays one personal observance leave day generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental and vision coverage and additional insurance options along with retirement benefits. Detailed information about our benefits can be found at NC OSHR: Benefits.
If you are having technical issues submitting your application please call the NC Office of State Human Resources at.
For further information please contact:
TAMEKA M. GENTRY ASSISTANT HR DIRECTOR
North Carolina Secretary of State
Human Resources Old Revenue Building
2 S. Salisbury Street Raleigh NC 27601
Phone: Fax:
Email:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
