SBI Agent II Salary $46,203.00 - $78,218.00 Annually Location Cabarrus County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Department Dept of Public Safety Job Number 18-12589 Closing 11/9/2018 5:00 PM Eastern Description of Work This posting is for two (2) vacancies: Position #60010944 and #60010853. Applicants will be considered for both positions. Salary Grade: GN12 Recruitment Range: $46,203 - $53,000 These SBI Agent II positions will be based in the Southern Piedmont Field Office, located in Harrisburg, NC (Cabarrus County), of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). They are full time positions (40 hours per week) with state benefits including retirement, health insurance,vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays. The SBI Special Agent II 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 a mandatory probationary period of a minimum of 24 months. This position will require 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, 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. This position also provides guidance to SBI Agent Associates and SBI Agent I positions. 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) associated with this position. These KSA's, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position. Therefore, you must demonstrate or provide supporting information within the body of your application to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Demonstrated skill with the methods, procedures and practices used in the investigation of criminal offenses and of the principles of securing and identifying a variety of crime related evidence. Demonstrated skill in investigating a variety of criminal cases, interpreting and applying criminal laws of North Carolina in investigations, making arrests, preparing comprehensive and detailed reports pertaining to individual cases, presenting effective court testimony, and applying the principles, techniques, and procedures of modern criminal investigation. Skill in using firearms, tools, and equipment involved in evidence collection and preservation. Skill in establishing and maintaining favorable working relationships with other law enforcement agencies and officers. Ability to comprehend and retain a good deal of factual information and recall this information as it pertains to laws, codes, and policies. Ability to speak clearly and intelligently to individuals and groups, as well as over police radios and other electronic transmission equipment. Additional Information to Applicants Applicants must undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which includes a preemployment 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. Selected candidates must successfully graduate from the next available SBI Academy and Field Training Program; applicants that have successfully completed the SBI Academy and Field Training Program within the past 60 months or have a break in service from the SBI of less than 60 months will not have to complete this requirement again. A fitness assessment must be successfully completed for applicant to be eligible to enter the polygraph phase of the selection process. The SBI's physical fitness test is comprised of the following events; the maximum number of push-ups completed in one (1) minute, the maximum number of sit-ups completed in one (1) minute, 300 meter sprint and one and a half (1.5) mile run for time. 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 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 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. The SBI Agent must speak clearly and intelligently to individuals and groups, as well as over police radio and other electronic transmission equipment. Selected applicants must possess current certification from the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission or the NC Sheriff Education and Training Standards Commission. If not current, be able to obtain certification within a calendar year of hiring. Selected applicants must possess current North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification (BLET). If not current, be able to complete requirements within a calendar year. Must be a US Citizen. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of law enforcement experience that included having the power to arrest; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications: Must have graduated from the SBI Academy and meet all applicable North Carolina state statutory standards for law enforcement officers. Supplemental and Contact Information The State Bureau of Investigation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified men and women to apply. The SBI uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Online applications are only accepted through To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State of North Carolina application. Any information omitted cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the state application. The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities AND the Minimum Education and Experience are REQUIRED in order to be considered qualified for the position. Therefore, you MUST provide supporting information within the body of the application that clearly demonstrates your possession of the KSA's and the Education/Experience requirements. SBI will NOT accept "see attached resume" in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application. During the online application process, if additional documentation is required, attach the documentation at the bottom of Step 4 in the application process. If applying for a position certified through the North Carolina Department of Justice-Criminal Justice Standards Division, refer to for specific certification requirements. The State Bureau of Investigation must adhere to the United States Department of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape" under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards at 28 C.F.R. Part 115 Docket No. OAG-131 RIN 1105-AB34. Refer to for hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the SBI. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. You can check the status of the application by logging into your account at and clicking "Application Status." For technical assistance with completing the application please contact our applicant customer support line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions specific to this posting, please contact SBI Human Resources at 919-662-4500. For permanent appointments: State of North Carolina employees have the opportunity to participate in a compelling array of benefits to enhance their quality of life, their health, and their future. Benefits include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. To find out about these, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. 01 Are you a US citizen? Yes No 02 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree? Yes No 03 Do you have at least two years of law enforcement experience that included having the power to arrest? Yes No 04 Are you currently certified with the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission? Yes No 05 Are you currently certified with the NC Sheriff Education & Training Standards Commission? Yes No 06 Do you have North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification (BLET)? Yes No 07 This position is responsible for conducting criminal investigations. Please remember to include all relevant training, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications on the application. If you did not do so, please go back and do so before submitting your application. Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions that you answered, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application to validate your answer. Your application should also reflect all education, work experience, and certifications/licenses obtained. Work experience must clearly demonstrate that you possess the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed on the job posting. Have you provided such information within the body of the application? Yes No Required Question Agency State of North Carolina Address NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government Website