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About Us

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day North Carolinas courts help provide safety for our communities prosperity for our economy and protection for the rights liberties and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor denial or delay.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts in-depth investigations of claims of factual innocence.
• Reviews and analyzes voluminous case files transcripts and discovery.
• Develops questions for witnesses claimants law enforcement and other interviews based on the totality of a case.
• Locates and interviews witnesses to include witnesses both in North Carolina and outside of North Carolina and witnesses in state and federal prisons.
• Locates inspects and evaluates physical evidence to include searches for physical evidence and/or case files.
• Prepares investigative reports that accurately document details of interviews file reviews witness searches evidence/file searches etc.
• Prepares comprehensive case memos to document facts of case investigative steps taken and proposed investigative activities/DNA testing for presentation to Executive Director and/or Assistant Director.
• Communicates with law enforcement agencies clerks offices district attorneys offices and other professionals as needed throughout case investigation.
• Tracks and reports case data.
• Organizes case files.
• Serves process compelling the attendance and testimony of witnesses production of documents and production of evidence.
• Prepares for and testifies at Commission Hearings and other proceedings directly related to assigned cases.
• Conducts on-going independent research and literature review to stay abreast of current techniques and new developments in criminal investigation and forensic science (evidence recovery collection and testing).
• Advises Commission and Staff on forensic science and investigative techniques to develop and verify evidence of innocence.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of: NC law Criminal and Civil Procedure; the NC court system; the rules of evidence; law enforcement investigative techniques and procedures: and common practices for witness interviews.

Skill in: in effective communication orally and in writing; in Microsoft office and case management software; and in Axon Justice.

Ability to: analyze facts laws rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations and issues; analyze and comprehend voluminous amounts of information and identify minute and/or overlooked details; work independently and in a team setting; and remain neutral throughout investigations.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal office environment located in the NC Judicial Center. Requires considerable travel (via automobile) both in and out of North Carolina to conduct field interviews.

SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

Our facility is close to I-40 and convenient to all theResearch Trianglearea has to offer.

Campus Amenities
17.5 Acre Campus
180000 SF Building
Ample Free Parking
Full-Service Cafeteria
Patio Dining

Health & Wellness Benefits
Modern Fitness Center
Yoga & Pilates Classes
Walking Trail
CPR Training
Annual Flu Shot Clinic for Employees and Families
Wellness Fair
Agency Softball Team
Lunch & Learn Programs

Come join a great team! Learn more about the NC Administrative Office of the Courts here: must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications willnotbe accepted.

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It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.

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All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Dominikii Coleman
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
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 the field of criminal justice psychology sociology or related field and one (1) year of experience in law enforcement or criminal investigation; or an Associates degree with three (3) years of experience in law enforcement or criminal investigation; 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.

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