Regional School Safety Specialist

State Bureau of Investigation; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Bureau of Investigation seeks a Regional School Safety Specialist within the Center for Safer Schools. This non-sworn administrative role provides technical assistance and training to public school units and safety directors to ensure compliance with North Carolina school safety mandates.

The position covers eight regions with focused regional support; requires a Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience in criminal justice or law enforcement; a valid driver’s license and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required; process includes education/experience equivalency per NC guidelines.
• Two years of administrative and/or technical experience in criminal justice or law enforcement required or an equivalent combination.
• Experience in interpreting statutory regulations and conducting trainings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance, training and resources to public school units within eight NC regions.
• Identify and implement evidence-based school safety programs and practices.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships to support CFSS objectives and information sharing.

Skills

Public safety

Training delivery

Regulatory interpretation

Interagency collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution

Two years of administrative and/or technical experience in criminal justice or law enforcement

Job description

Agency State Bureau of Investigation Division SBI Director's Office Job Classification Title Criminal Justice Specialist/Invest II (NS) Position Number 65041651 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 The Regional School Safety Specialist is a non-sworn administrative position with the Center for Safer Schools (CFSS). The Center serves as a central resource for information and technical assistance on school safety, supporting faculty and staff, law enforcement, youth-serving community agencies, juvenile justice officials, policymakers, parents/guardians and students. CFSS Regional School Safety Specialists are subject matter experts dedicated to providing resources, technical assistance and training to public school units and their designated safety directors. They play a crucial role in supporting schools by ensuring compliance with North Carolina’s legislative mandates on school safety, including the development of School Risk Management Plans, tabletop exercises, safety protocols and more. To better serve schools across the state, specialists are strategically assigned to the eight designated regions of North Carolina, offering localized support and guidance tailored to each region’s unique needs.

• Provide public school units in their regions with technical assistance, training and resources needed in relations to school safety.
• Assist public school units in identifying and implementing evidence-based programs in school safety.
• Develop and maintain relationships that result in collaborative efforts and information sharing to promote the CFSS.

• Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Must live in one of the designated counties within the assigned region (Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Scotland, Hoke, Robeson, Bladen, Columbus, Cumberland, and Sampson)
• Must work Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM.

** This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered. ** Salary Range: $47,703 - $64,100 Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. This position is assigned to the Sandhills region (Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Scotland, Hoke, Robeson, Bladen, Columbus, Cumberland, and Sampson).

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.

• Documented experience working in school safety within a school environment.
• Documented experience working in criminal justice and/or with law enforcement procedure, terminology, and policies and practices.
• Documented experience interpreting and/or applying, and/or communicating, statutory regulations.
• Documented experience conducting trainings.

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

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; urinalysis drug screening; and 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 AND two years 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 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.