Investigator

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

• Knowledge of applicable criminal laws, investigative methods and rules of evidence
• Skill in conducting interviews and basic investigations to obtain accurate and relevant information.
• Ability to collect, document, and preserve evidence in accordance with established procedures.
• Skill in preparing clear, concise investigative reports and documentation.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and apply ethical standards in investigative activities.
• Ideal candidate would have two (2) years as an assigned investigator for a law enforcement agency in North Carolina
• Ability to be sworn as a law enforcement officer in the State of North Carolina with thirty (30) days of hire

• →Investigations: Conducts criminal investigations to include misdemeanor and felony investigations The investigator will collaborate with other LE agencies depending on the facts of the case and any cross jurisdictional aspects of the case. Will interview victims, witnesses and suspects. Will collect, processes and package evidence and maintain documentation of events for possible court testimony.
• →Intelligence Gathering/Data Analysis: Position will gather/compile data, review/analyze and recommendations to anticipate, prevent or monitor suspected criminal activity and assist in determining the correct course of action.
• →Report Writing/Administrative: Writes investigative reports and/or receives investigative reports from initial responding officers. Provide case information on past and present investigations command staff, administrative staff, supervisors and any other individuals deemed appropriate upon request.
• →Other:   Assist with various law enforcement related (non-investigative) duties to include special events, permitted and non-permitted events, rallies, protests, events of civil unrest, etc.

Previous experience as an Investigator is preferred.

• Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

Note: External to State Capitol Police qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Drug Screening Test

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.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma

one year of experience in law enforcement work,

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.