JOB CLASS TITLE: SBI Criminal Specialist
POSITION NUMBER: 60091292
DEPARTMENT: Dept of Public Safety
DIVISION/SECTION: Intelligence and Technical Services/Computer Crimes
SALARY RANGE: $56,046.00 – $100,814.00 Annually
RECRUITMENT RANGE: $56,046.00 – $67,452.00
SALARY GRADE / SALARY GRADE EQUIVALENT: GN15
COMPETENCY LEVEL: Not Applicable
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent Full-Time
WORK LOCATION: Statewide
OPENING DATE: 03/01/21
CLOSING DATE: 03/08/21 5:00 PM Eastern Time
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
Salary Grade: GN15
Recruitment Range: $56,046.00 – $67,452.00
This SBI Criminal Specialist is a professional investigative position using the authority, jurisdiction and resources of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) to assist local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and judicial officials and to exercise the statutory original jurisdiction of the Department. The Criminal Specialist will serve as a Special Agent (Forensic Computer Agent) for the SBI and will investigate, analyze, and prepare for trial, complex and technical/computer related crimes and evidence. These crimes involve Internet crimes against children, violent crimes against people, threats made against public groups, financial crimes, and computer hacking. A significant percentage of the agent’s time will be spent working cases involving child pornography and/or crimes against children. Investigations include crimes such as child pornography, using a computer to solicit a minor to commit unlawful sex acts, communicating threats using the Internet, and other digital crimes. Job responsibilities include the following:
Conduct investigations primarily involving computers, digital devices, and digital communications.
Review and analyze tips that relate to potential child exploitation and child solicitation and conduct follow-up processes on these tips to further investigations.
Identify suspects and their location using information obtained from IP addresses or other Internet routing information associated with their Internet activities, as well as determining the jurisdiction in which the crime occurred.
Assist local, state and federal law enforcement officers in seizing and forensically examining computer systems and digital devices.
Analyze computers and mobile devices for the evidence of a crime.
Make arrest, prepare comprehensive and detailed reports, including supporting documents such as email header information, connection logs, and computer audit trails, and link the various documents together in a cohesive package which a prosecutor can follow and present to a jury.
Responsible for the analysis of digital evidence and is required to present and defend the results of said analysis as an expert witness in court.
An SBI Agent 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.
This is a sworn position with Benefits. 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. Overtime and on-call duty are required in this position. This is a sworn position that is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and a mandatory probationary period of a minimum of 24 months.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is GN15. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click on this LINK for additional information.
- To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL the following:
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- NC Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification.
- Experience conducting criminal investigations involving computers and other digital devices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal laws involving computers and computer related crimes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of computer software programs, operating systems, computer networks and/or programming languages.
- Knowledge of computer security and experience involving extracting evidence that may be stored, hidden or encrypted.
- The ability to use firearms, tools and equipment involved in evidence collection and preservation effectively.
- The ability to establish and maintain favorable working relationships with other law enforcement agencies and officers.
- Management prefers applicants with experience in Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigations and/or computer forensic experience.
Additional information to Applicants:
Selected candidates will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which includes a pre-employment polygraph examination, credit and arrest checks, interviews with associates, personal and business references, verification interviews of employers and neighbors, verification of education achievement, medical examination, urinalysis drug screening and psychological assessment.
A fitness assessment must be successfully completed for applicant to be eligible to enter the polygraph phase of the selection process. A modified POPAT serves as the SBI physical fitness test. Our modified POPAT video can be viewed HERE.
The SBI Agent must be in and maintain a physical condition which permits certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission for law enforcement officers.
The SBI Agent will be expected to adopt a reasonable grooming standard consistent with professional standards and expectations, as well as take pride in his/her personal appearance and professional being. The employee in this position must have and maintain a level of personal conduct which, if exposed in court, would not detract from the credibility of his/her testimony. This position requires the employee not to engage in behavior which would diminish community respect for trust in the law enforcement agency.
Applicant must graduate from the next available SBI Academy after being hired and meet any other applicable NC state statutory standards for law enforcement officers, as a condition of continued employment.
**All phases of the hiring process will take place in Raleigh, North Carolina.**
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of law enforcement experience that included having the power to arrest; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicant must have graduated from the SBI Academy or the next available SBI Academy after hiring and meet any other applicable North Carolina state statutory standards for law enforcement officers.
Selective Criteria: Applicants must have current North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Certification.
Management Preference: Management prefers candidates with a Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
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. 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.
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.
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 https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/criminal-justice/ for specific certification requirements.
The NC State Bureau of Investigation does not sponsor candidates needing work authorization.
The NC Department of Public Safety must adhere to the US Department of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.” Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Department of Public Safety: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.
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 GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact SBI Human Resources at 919-662-4500.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,046.00 – $100,814.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
- Law Enforcement: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
- Multiple locations
Company’s website:
- www.ncdps.gov
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