[Hiring] Criminal Justice Specialist/Invest II @State of North Carolina

Role Description

This position serves as the Western Region Field Representative, responsible for conducting agency audits and providing oversight of Commission course delivery sites across the following North Carolina counties:

• Surry
• Yadkin
• Iredell
• Gaston
• Lincoln
• Catawba
• Alexander
• Wilkes
• Alleghany
• Ashe
• Watauga
• Caldwell
• Burke
• Cleveland
• Avery
• Mitchell
• Yancey
• McDowell
• Rutherford
• Polk
• Madison
• Buncombe
• Henderson
• Haywood
• Jackson
• Transylvania
• Swain
• Macon
• Graham
• Cherokee
• Clay

Due to the extensive travel required within this region, the Field Representative must reside in one of the North Carolina counties listed above. This is a home-based position, and the selected candidate will be provided with a government-issued vehicle and the necessary office equipment to effectively perform job duties.

The position of Field Representative for Criminal Justice Standards Division is a unique and multifaceted role requiring a highly self-motivated individual with strong initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities and demands a thorough understanding of the Commission’s rules, standards for law enforcement training, and agency compliance requirements. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, flexibility, strong investigative and analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a comprehensive knowledge of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Criminal Justice Standards Commission/Division Liaison Role: Serving as the primary regional point of contact between school directors, the Deputy Director, the Director of Criminal Justice Training and Standards, and the Criminal Justice Standards Commission.
• Conduct Audits and Site Visits (Agencies and Commission accredited delivery sites): Performing scheduled and unannounced audits of Commission accredited programs to verify student records, instructor credentials, curriculum compliance, and overall program integrity.
• Conduct Investigations and Inquiries: Conducting inquiries that may lead to formal investigations, potentially progressing through the Probable Cause process.
• Administer Comprehensive State Examinations: Preparing, scheduling, administering, and overseeing state comprehensive exams for all Criminal Justice officers.
• Training School Accreditations/Instructor Oversight: Verifying that instructors meet Commission qualifications and are adequately prepared to deliver approved curriculum.

Some travel is required. The selected candidate is subject to a background investigation.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of full time, certified law enforcement experience.
• Experience conducting audits and completing detailed summary reports.
• Experience conducting investigations and completing detailed summary reports.
• Documented history of working successfully in a remote work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of administrative and/or technical experience in criminal justice or law enforcement as it relates to the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Employer paid health insurance.
• Twelve paid holidays.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual.
• Dental, vision, and other insurance options.
• Retirement benefits.

Company Description

The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.