Intelligence Analyst I

State of North Carolina; Madison (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is seeking a Criminal Justice Specialist/Invest I to support the ICAC Task Force and NCMEC CyberTip program. You will review CyberTips, issue subpoenas, and gather intelligence to identify subjects and victims, while training others to use the IDS system.

You will be assigned to one of the eight regional offices near your residence and work Monday through Friday with occasional on-call hours and some travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; one year of admin/tech experience in criminal justice preferred.
• Experience with computers/networks and familiarity with social media/electronic service providers.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally, and to synthesize information from diverse intelligence sources.

Responsibilities

• Review CyberTips from national centers and other sources.
• Prepare and submit administrative subpoenas to obtain information.
• Collect background information on subjects, victims, witnesses, etc.
• Identify subjects, victims, witnesses using investigative methods and IDS.
• Provide intelligence support to SBI and partners at coordinated operations.
• Present internet safety information at events related to ICAC; participate in trainings.

Skills

Criminal justice

Law enforcement procedure

Computers & networks

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Oral & written communication

Intelligence gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IDS ICAC Data System

Job description

Job Classification Title

Criminal Justice Specialist/Invest I (S)

Agency

State Bureau of Investigation

Division

Special Operations , Services

Position Number

65044169

Grade

NC10

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:
The position is designed to aid in the NCSBI Computer Crimes Unit / NC ICAC Task Force’s NCMEC CyberTip program. This position will review CyberTips and use administrative subpoenas as well as intelligence gathering methods to identify subjects involved, as well as support the investigative needs in these cases. This position will train other CJ Specialists, ICAC Investigators and SBI Agents in the use of the ICAC Data System (IDS) which is the computerized network by which CyberTips are received, reviewed, and assigned.

This position will be assigned to one (1) of the eight (8) regionally located district offices closest to their residence and report to that work location Monday-Friday.

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Review and analysis of CyberTips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
• Preparation and submission of administrative subpoenas to obtain relevant information
• Collect and disseminate background information on relevant subjects, victims, witnesses, etc.
• Utilize tools and investigative methods to identify subjects, victims, witnesses in criminal investigations
• Provide intel support to NCSBI and other law enforcement partners at coordinated operations
• Conduct presentations and provide information at various government, public, and private events regarding internet safety, and other topics related to Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)
• Attend training and conferences relevant to ICAC, Intelligence gathering, and other related topics.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM.
• Position requires some limited or occasional on-call weekend hours.
• Must be able to travel occasionally overnight.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $43,267 - $53,000

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.

Minimum Education And Experience

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

• Basic knowledge of the assigned work area program, processes, and procedures to include associated understanding of the applicable rules and regulations of the work area.
• Basic knowledge of criminal justice and law enforcement procedure, terminology, and policies and practices.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing computers and networks, to include familiarity with social media and other electronic service providers.
• Demonstrated experience in computer operations and basic applications, such as or similar to, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and effective use of internet browsers.
• Demonstrated experience expressing oneself clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
• Demonstrated experience making inferences and deductions from a vast array of intelligence sources, including social media and internet connection information, as they pertain to criminal activities.

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.

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 AND one year of administrative and/or technical experience in criminal justice or law enforcement as it relates to the area of assignment, 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: .

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit 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

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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.