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Sbi Assistant Special Agent In Charge

State of North Carolina | Wake County

Posted Date 6/12/2025
Description This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current NC State Bureau of Investigation employees and eligible NC State Bureau of Investigation RIF candidates.

This position serves as a North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) in the SBI Drug Program. This is a sworn position with Benefits and is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act. The ASAC is required to respond on a 24-hour, seven day a week basis and is required to work a 160-hour work period as a minimum. Overtime and on-call duty are required in this position. Job responsibilities include the following:

This ASAC is responsible for the direct supervision of multiple agents and/or other personnel within the SBI Drug Program. The ASAC must maintain ongoing relationships with SBI districts and units in support of the agency’s drug initiative, in addition to federal, state and local partners. Federal partners may include but not be limited to HSI, DEA, the Postal Inspection Service, EPA and the IRS. The ASAC will provide regular updates to the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) about their investigations as well as those investigations under their supervision.

The ASAC will report to the SAC and will assist the SAC by giving guidance to agents (Agent Trainee, Agent I, Agent II, and Agent III) through the administrative review of investigative reports, case review reports, weekly activity reports, expense claim reports, special funds reports, and other necessary documents prepared by agents. The ASAC will ensure that reports are completed accurately and timely and in accordance with Bureau policy. The ASAC will assist the SAC with the assignment of caseloads to agents and will review and assess active and ongoing investigations to include prioritizing and development of leads, tracking and disposition of physical evidence. This is to ensure that investigations are reported and completed accurately and in a timely manner and brought to a successful conclusion.

The ASAC will assist the SAC in monitoring overtime for program agents and conduct time management for each cycle. The ASAC will assist the SAC by coaching program agents to improve and excel in their job performance and preparing interim and annual job performance evaluations for agents under their supervision. In the absence of the SAC, the ASAC will assume the responsibility of supervising the program.

This ASAC will be responsible for overseeing the diversion and clandestine laboratory response programs, in addition to environmental crimes.

This ASAC will gather and analyze criminal intelligence data and determine the proper course of action, and will regularly utilize analytical tools and methods to identify targets.

This ASAC will work with the SBI Drug Program SAC and other ASACs on various programs and projects towards the advancement of the SBI’s drug mission. This position will also assist with other drug-related projects to include the SBI Drug Bulletin and grant-realted needs.

This ASAC must be highly proficient in the use of technical and analytical intelligence tools and will teach these platforms and methods to agents. This ASAC will assist the SAC with identification of innovative technology and techniques which may be utilized by agents in drug investigations. This ASAC will assist with agency training needs regarding general and advanced narcotics investigations, including at the SBI Academy and in Progressive training sessions, and may update previously existing, or generate new courses of instruction in these areas.

This ASAC may provide onsite supervision at a "buy-bust,” "reverse" and undercover drug transactions. This ASAC may have the added responsibility of tracking and reconciling SBI Special Funds used in drug investigations. This ASAC is assigned the responsibility of conducting criminal investigations anywhere in the state, with specific emphasis on coordinating, conducting and supervising complex investigations, primarily regarding high level narcotics violations, diversions, clandestine laboratory response, and environmental crimes. The ASAC must be capable of providing testimony and evidence in court during prosecution. These investigations must be conducted in an exceptional manner with coordination between the ASAC and the appropriate prosecutor.

This ASAC will attend in-service training as required by the Bureau as well as special schools, seminars, and training sessions. The ASAC will perform other duties as assigned by the SAC.

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.

To qualify for this position, applicants MUST document on the application that they possess ALL the following:
  • Thorough knowledge of 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.
  • 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, and presenting effective court testimony.
  • Skill in using firearms and 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.
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

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: Applicants must have graduated from the SBI Academy 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.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. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

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.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

  • Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.
  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
  • 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.
  • Factors considered in the promotional process include state application, resume, review board, personnel file, last two annual evaluations, supervisory input, and the needs of the SBI.
  • 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 State Bureau of Investigation must adhere to the US Dept. 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 in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
  • Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. 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 919-582-8511.

Contact Information:
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation
Human Resources
3320 Garner Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
SBIHR@ncsbi.gov
Salary70,395.00 - 126,713.00 Annual
Field
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