SBI Agent I

To qualify for this position you MUST have at least 1 year of full-time law enforcement experience that included the power to arrest.

This SBI Agent I position will be based in theNortheastern District Field Office located in Greenville NC (Pitt County) of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).

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. This is a sworn position that is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and has a mandatory probationary period of 24 months.

The role as an SBI Agent I requires the employee to perform a variety of law enforcement duties such as investigate criminal activity; conduct crime scene searches interview and interrogate persons in connection with the investigation of criminal cases; prepare detailed investigative reports using correct grammar vocabulary spelling and appropriate terminology; assist other law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of cases; testify in court by articulating information in a self-confident and professional manner and in logical order demonstrating use and understanding of appropriate language; gather information for the identification of persons and criminal intelligence; apprehend wanted persons conduct background investigations interact effectively with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds in the general population as well as in the law enforcement and criminal justice communities; and perform other law enforcement duties.

SBI Agents must be able to accurately assess the potential consequences of alternative courses of action and select the one which is most acceptable. The employee in this position must be able to reach a decision quickly when faced with several alternate courses of action. The position requires that the employee be able to comprehend factual information and recall this information as it pertains to laws statutes and codes. The SBI Agent must speak clearly and intelligently to individuals and groups as well as over police radio and other electronic transmission equipment.

SBI Agents are required to respond on a 24-hour 7 day per week basis. The Agent is required to work a 160-hour work period as a minimum per month.

*The SBI Agent pay scale as approved by the NC General Assembly:
Entry (SBI Agent I) $53629
Completion of year 1 $56954
Completion of year 2 $60656
Completion of year 3 $64599
Completion of year 4 $68798
Completion of year 5 $73270
Completion of year 6 $78033
*Rates subject to legislative changes.

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Learn more about the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation by visiting our website: Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position.All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.

Management Preferences:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Basic knowledge of the methods procedures and practices used in the investigation of criminal offenses to solve the more common types of crimes.
• Basic knowledge of the principles of securing and identifying the more common types of physical evidence.
• Basic knowledge in investigating a variety of criminal cases to interpret and apply criminal laws of North Carolina in investigations to make arrest to prepare comprehensive and detailed reports pertaining to individual cases to present effective court testimony and to apply the principles techniques and procedures of modern criminal investigations.
• Demonstrated knowledge in communicating both verbally and in writing with local law enforcement agencies federal investigators suspects and witnesses.
• Knowledge in using firearms and tools/equipment involved in evidence collection and enforcement activities.
• Bilingual skills (read speak write in proficient language). Proficiency test to be administered.

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 details.

The State Bureau of Investigation is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

The SBI uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Policy to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the date graduated all work experience and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a position certified through the North Carolina Department of Justice - Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Division refer to for specific certification requirements.
• The NC State Bureau of Investigation does not sponsor candidates needingwork authorization.

• The NC State Bureau of Investigation must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape.
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBIs Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (RAP Back). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application please call the Applicant Support Help Line at . If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact SBI Human Resources at.

Additional Contact Information:

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation

Human Resources

3320 Garner Road

Raleigh NC 27603