Financial Investigator-SBI

Class Concept

Positions in the class are responsible for investigations of complex, large dollar loss financial crimes, including embezzlement, obtaining property by false pretenses, and other related financial crimes. Positions investigate losses involving state funds and provide assistance on cases as requested from police departments, sheriff's office, federal law enforcement agencies, state prosecutor, federal prosecutor, judge, or other party authorized by statute. Positions in the class are sworn law enforcement officers who conduct interviews, analyze financial and business records, conduct surveillance, prepare and serve search warrants, seize evidence, prepare detailed reports for prosecutors, make arrests, testify before grand juries, serve trial subpoenas, prepare witnesses for trail, provide pretrial support for prosecutors, and testify at trial. Positions manage investigative assignments and projects and conduct detailed analysis of bank records, contracts, loan applications, business documents, tax records, and other financial documents as needed.

Recruitment Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and financial systems and practices in order to trace the flow of funds or other assets through intricate schemes and complicated attempts to disguise transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively on financial matters and criminal investigations.
• Ability to prepare financial summaries and exhibits.
• Ability to develop or adapt new processes and procedures based upon changes to the laws, regulations, or industry practices.
• Ability to develop and execute an investigative plan to conduct complex investigations due to varied violations of applicable laws/regulations, multiple victims, safety and soundness, and/or significant public impact.
• Ability to independently determine findings in unprecedented, complex cases.
• Ability to serve as an expert witness.
• Ability to conduct complex law enforcement operations that involve intensive planning, multiple jurisdictions, or multi-suspects/organizations.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or criminal justice from an appropriately accredited institution, with 18 credit hours of accounting coursework and two (2) years of experience auditing or investigating white-collar, financial crimes; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer or Special Agent in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment. Subsequent graduation from the SBI Academy and successful completion of the SBI Field Training Program is required.