Class Concept
This is professional law enforcement and investigative work involving violations of the criminal laws of North Carolina. Employees perform the full range of criminal investigative duties or specialized assignments within designated geographical areas and are responsible for providing technical assistance to local law enforcement agencies. Based on individual training and experience, responsibilities span from routine assignments to the coordination of highly complex, multi‑agency cases. Work ranges from conducting straightforward investigations, where employees ensure proper investigative and arrest procedures are followed, to handling cases requiring extensive analysis, evidence evaluation, and coordination across jurisdictions. Employees independently manage routine and moderately complex investigations, assist senior agents or task force leaders on larger cases, and, at advanced levels, provide expert technical guidance, coordinate major investigations, or serve as specialists in areas such as arson, crime scene investigations, financial crimes, internet crimes against children, or polygraph examinations. They may also participate in statewide, federal, or international investigative teams. Across all levels, employees complete required records and reports and may report to a SBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge or SBI Special Agent in Charge.
