Investigator I

NC Lottery; Raleigh (NC); In loco; USD 51.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The North Carolina Education Lottery is seeking an Investigator in Raleigh, NC to conduct complex investigations, interviews, and research to protect the organization’s integrity. The role involves travel between sites and counties, supervising case narratives, and preparing reports for criminal prosecution or administrative review.

Qualified candidates hold an associate’s degree with 5-7 years of experience (bachelor’s preferred) and show strong communication, analytical, and computer skills.

Competenze

• Associate’s degree and 5-7 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques and evidence collection.
• Familiarity with reporting, interviewing, and analysis.
• Proficiency with databases and Microsoft Office.

Mansioni

• Conduct complex investigations, research, and interviews.
• Prepare case reports for prosecution and review.
• Travel between sites and counties; manage mileage logs.
• Review financial records and determine restitution owed.
• Perform retailer audits and ensure contractual compliance.

Conoscenze

Investigation techniques

Interviewing

Communication

Analysis

Documentation

Technical equipment

Surveillance review

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Database proficiency

Formazione

Associate’s degree

5-7 years experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Strumenti

APIS

Aurora Navigator

Business Intelligence

Retailer Management System

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Full-Time Raleigh, NC, US

Do you love getting to the bottom of things? Do you have a track record of conducting successful investigations through interviews and research? If so, you will love working as an Investigator at the North Carolina Education Lottery.

We are seeking an individual to investigate incidents that could compromise the organization's integrity, including theft and fraud committed against the Lottery, its vendors, players, and retailers. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of conducting investigations, excellent communication skills, and strong computer skills.

Veterans, we encourage you to apply! Yourintegrity and sharp judgment are valued!

The lottery was recently certified as a Great Place to Work. We have also been named a Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct complex criminal and administrative investigations, research, and interviews to obtain information regarding the nature of a complaint, incident and/or investigation. This includes interviewing all involved parties; collecting, analyzing and securing evidence; and accessing and reviewing surveillance video system
• Manage individual caseloads and ensure case narratives are accurate and up to date. Prepare case reports for criminal prosecution and administrative review
• This position requires frequent travel between sites and multiple counties. Optimize productivity by using available navigation systems and retailer database. Ensure company vehicle maintenance and complete monthly mileage logs in compliance with policy. This position may require overnight or weekend travel
• Using basic accounting principles, review and analyze transaction reports, financial records and relevant documents to determine loss for all involved parties and restitution owed in criminal proceedings
• Execute audits and undercover operations on retailers to ensure contractual compliance. This is accomplished by ensuring retailers are following lottery procedures, conducting inventory audits of lottery tickets, providing security recommendations, and reviewing retailer security services. Perform retailer suspensions and retailer recertification training

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree and 5-7 years of experience. Bachelor’s degree, preferred
• Knowledge of investigative techniques; interviewing procedures; basic accounting principles; evidence collection; applicable criminal laws; processes and procedures of the judicial system; and lottery policies and procedures.
• Skills in information gathering; fact-finding; interviewing; observation; analysis; communication; technical equipment; and report writing.
• Maintain proficiency in the following databases: APIS, Aurora Navigator, Business Intelligence, Retailer Management System, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, make appropriate observations, conduct field investigations, and determine contractual compliance by recognizing infractions/violations
• Effective communication skills with the ability to communicate with people of diverse backgrounds
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Interview and interrogation certification, preferred

Hiring Range

$56,441(this position will be filled at or near the posted salary)

Closing Date:

October 21, 2026

About the North Carolina Education Lottery

We raise money for a great cause! All of the earnings of the North Carolina Education Lottery go to education. We award nearly $10 million a day in prizes. To learn more, visit our website nclottery.com .

At the North Carolina Education Lottery, we deal with winners every day: our employees! We offer competitive pay and benefits, flexible schedules, professional development opportunities, casual attire, open communication, and a fun work environment.

All employees of the Lottery are expected to support the organization's values (honesty, respect, integrity, and trust) and its commitment to corporate social responsibility (including responsible gaming, environmental awareness, community involvement, etc).