Elections Investigator
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Job Location:
Wake County, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
State Board of ElectionsDivision
State Board of ElectionsJob Classification Title
Elections Investigator I (S)Position Number
Grade
NC16About Us
The N.C. State Board of Elections is the statewide agency that supervises elections administration enforces campaign finance requirements and conducts associated investigations. The State Board ensures uniform implementation of state and federal election laws and appoints local officials serving on county boards of elections. The board is composed of 5 individuals appointed by the State Auditor from list of nominees submitted by the chairs of the two political parties having the highest number of registered affiliates. Agency staff are civil servants subject to the State Personnel Act.
Description of Work
*Primary Purpose of the Organizational UnitThe Elections and Security and Investigations Division safeguards the integrity of elections across North Carolina. The Division investigates allegations of election fraud voter fraud and campaign finance fraud to ensure elections are conducted in compliance with state and federal law. The Division also coordinates with other agency divisions to conduct audits and reviews of election processes and systems. It plays a critical role in protecting public trust in elections by detecting deterring and responding to improper or illegal activity. The Division works closely with county boards of elections the agency s legal staff and external law enforcement partners to carry out its mission
*Primary Purpose of the Position
The Elections Investigator I performs professional work investigating criminal violations and irregularities relating to the election laws of North Carolina. Elections Investigators conduct investigations of potential violations of North Carolina elections and campaign finance laws. Elections investigators review specialized election records financial/audit reports have a working knowledge of elections systems policies and procedures on both the state and county levels. Elections Investigators will conduct interviews analyze elections and financial records research public and private records prepare subpoenas and investigative reports. Investigators are expected to conduct logical investigations present case findings to supervisors and local state and federal prosecutorial authorities. Investigators are expected to testify in grand jury proceedings court proceedings and board hearings. Elections Investigators liaison with state and county boards personnel sworn law enforcement prosecutors candidates for public office elected officials election organizations and the general public. Elections Investigator I primarily work independently under the general supervision of an Elections Investigator II.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
***RECRUITMENT RANGE $57983 - $ 75000 ***
Performs independent technical investigative work including coordination and conducting fieldwork and investigative work to ensure proper interpretation of and compliance with state and federal election and campaign finance laws policies and procedures. Employees in this position work with local state and federal law enforcement agencies. Fieldwork may involve considerable travel.
Conduct investigative audits and county board operation compliance audits. These audits include but are not limited to election data integrity audits and campaign finance investigative audits. Assess business needs in election technology that can minimis noncompliance risks. Works requires developing corrective action plans and teaching laws policies and procedures to county elections boards members and staff as well as to individuals and other entities which are subjects of audits.
Gather and analyze evidence and prepare investigative reports. Prepare evidence for hearings and court proceedings. Coordinate with Lead Investigator Director of Elections Security and Enforcement Executive Director State Board attorneys and prosecutors to prepare and provide expert testimony in hearings and court proceedings.
Conduct short and long-range planning to ensure that alleged violations are investigated in a timely manner that investigative records are maintained thoroughly and accurately and that violations are referred within the relevant statutes of limitations for remedial action.
Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with election personnel law enforcement personnel attorneys and the general public. Communicate clearly concisely and professionally both orally and in writing.
Minimum Education and Experience
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Accounting Business Administration Public Administration or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of law enforcement experience preferably focusing on white collar crime; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
Latanya Nicole GantRecruiter Email:
Key Skills
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Bank Secrecy Act
- Bioinformatics
- Fraud
- Genetics
- Interviewing
- Law Enforcement
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Writing Skills
