Criminal Information Training Specialist

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation seeks a Criminal Information Training Specialist to design, develop, and deliver specialized training on criminal information record-keeping and DCIN access for the Northeastern District. This full-time role requires statewide travel and offers benefits.

Responsibilities include classroom instruction, curriculum development, agency needs evaluation, and coordinating regulatory guidance to ensure data integrity and interagency information sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, education, business administration, or related field.
• Two years of experience in law enforcement instruction or related training.
• Certification in all seven DCIN modules preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to train or lecture in professional settings.

Responsibilities

• Classroom instruction delivering training on DCIN, record access, and dissemination jurisdictions.
• Curriculum design: develop course materials, lesson plans, tests, outlines.
• Evaluate operational needs of requesting agencies for targeted training.
• Lead data and technology projects to modernize instructional tools and track certification metrics.
• Serve as liaison to diverse law enforcement and criminal justice personnel on regulatory guidance.

Skills

DCIN certification

Instructor certification

Criminal justice concepts

Professional training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Agency

State Bureau of Investigation

Division

Information , Support Services

Job Classification Title

Criminal Information Training Specialist (S)

Position Number

60011269

Grade

NC12

About Us

The State Bureau of Investigation’s mission is to serve Sheriffs, Police Chiefs, and District Attorneys as well as State and Federal partners, by investigating crimes and providing technical assistance in order to increase public safety for the citizens of the state of North Carolina. The SBI does so by conducting criminal investigations of allegations in areas of jurisdiction including narcotics, arson, election laws, misuse of state property, environmental crimes, human trafficking, child sexual abuse in day care centers, and threats made against public officials. The SBI provides support to local agencies related to computer crime investigations, use of force investigations, deaths in custody, crime scenes, financial crimes, missing and endangered persons, public corruption, cold cases, K9, special response team, bomb squad, and air wing. The SBI serves as North Carolina’s repository of information on criminal history records, fingerprint identification, expungements, sex offender registry, and concealed handgun permits. The SBI manages the North Carolina Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAAC), which is the fusion center for the state of North Carolina, as well as the Behavioral Threat Assessment Unit, which assesses and manages threats of mass violence.

Description of Work

Primary Purpose of Position:
This position designs, develops, and delivers specialized professional training programs on criminal information record-keeping and system access standards for the SBI’s Northeastern District. The position acts as a regional instructor and program coordinator by training law enforcement and criminal justice personnel on strict state and federal system regulations. This work is performed in order to ensure regulatory compliance, maintain data integrity, and support the vital operational capabilities of the broader criminal justice community. Applicants must reside in one of the following counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Edgecombe, Gates, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne, or Wilson.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Classroom Instruction: Deliver high-quality professional training to local, state, and federal law enforcement personnel regarding network terminal use (Division of Criminal Information Network - DCIN), record access, and dissemination jurisdictions
• Curriculum Design: Develop and update comprehensive course materials including lesson plans, course narratives, testing measures, and instructional outlines.
• Agency Needs Evaluation: Evaluate the operational needs of requesting law enforcement and criminal justice agencies to effectively coordinate and deliver targeted, regulation-compliant training sessions.
• Data & Technology Projects: Conduct research-based and technology-driven projects to modernize instructional tools, track regional certification metrics, and improve information systems across the district.
• Interagency Stakeholder Liaison: Communicate complex regulatory guidance to a diverse network of local, state, and federal criminal justice personnel, serving as the district’s primary point of contact for system compliance, data access issues, and record requirements.

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Must be able to work on-call rotation.
• Must be able to travel overnight.
• Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Requires statewide travel.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range:$47,703 - $68,500

Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position.Management also prefers:

• Current certification in all seven (7) DCIN modules.
• Current Criminal Justice Instructor Certification.
• Demonstrated experience with criminal justice concepts and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience delivering training or lectures in a professional setting.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with Benefits.

Non-Sworn/Sensitive Information Background Statement: Selected candidates will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which includes: pre-employment polygraph examination; credit and arrest checks; interviews with associates, personal and business references; verification interviews of employers; verification of education achievement; medical examination; urinalysis drug screening; submission of fingerprints.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution in criminal justice, education, business administration, or a closely related field

AND

two years of experience in law enforcement instruction, information or communications, or administrative experience in law enforcement;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. SBI supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. 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.

If you earned a foreign degree, you must attach your official evaluation for U.S. equivalency to your application to receive credit for your degree as foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency. If you do not attach, Human Resources cannot verify your degree equivalency to give you credit for salary qualification purposes. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website: https://www.naces.org/members.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Certified Positions

Applicants applying for positions certified through the North Carolina Department of Justice - Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Division can find specific certification requirements here.

Per North Carolina General Statute 143B-1209.54, 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) System and Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background (Rap Back) Service. This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), SBI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, SBI will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and NC SBI that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. State Bureau of Investigation
Human Resources
3320 Garner Road

Raleigh, NC 27610
[e-mail]

EEO Statement

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.