Criminal Justice Certification and Training Specialist, C J Spec/Inv III, (65019558) Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

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Criminal Justice Certification and Training Specialist, C J Spec/Inv III, (65019558) 
Salary $50,633.00 – $88,607.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-06113 Department Dept of Justice Division DOJ Administrative Opening Date 05/22/2025 Closing Date 6/5/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Criminal Justice Specialist/Invest III Position Number 65019558 Section Sheriffs’ Standards Salary Grade

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THE STARTING SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO

$50,633 to $61,800. Salary offers for the selected candidate are based on the candidate’s education and experience related to the position, as well as our agency budget and equity. This position is with the Sheriffs’ Standards Division of the North Carolina Department of Justice. This Division administers all state-wide programs as staff to the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission, to include the regulation of all North Carolina sheriffs’ offices to ensure their deputy sheriffs, detention officers, and telecommunicators meet and maintain the minimum standards for employment, training, and certification. In administering the Sheriffs’ Commission’s Justice Officer Training and Certification Program, this position is responsible for the application and enforcement of laws and administrative rules as they apply. This position will supervise subordinate Criminal Justice Investigator Specialists. In supervising the Certification Specialists, this position will set goals for completion of application reviews, ensure fair distribution of work-load; provide guidance in the application of administrative rules and laws in the evaluation of these applications. This position will make final determination as to whether certifications should be suspended due to lack of basic or in-service training, or reinstated once training has been completed. This position will compile data annually for a report to the Commission. This position must develop and implement strategies for fulfilling special statistical projects at the request of the Commission or Director. Note to

Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC14. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience. 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 or MAY NOT result. The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits.

Department Information:

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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Knowledge of criminal justice and law enforcement Ability to supervise/coordinate the work of others
Familiarity with the process of applying for and obtaining certification in the law enforcement profession. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of administrative, technical, or professional experience in criminal justice or law enforcement as it relates to the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management preferences:

Managerial experience. Strong work ethic and highly organized, possesses excellent communication skills, can work independently, and possesses attention to detail. Supplemental and Contact Information Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Resumes and cover letters:

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer. Using the terms “See Resume” or “See Attachment” will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.

Transcripts:

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application. If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable. Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency. Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Application status:

To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled. If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office. The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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