Agent Associate

State of North Carolina

SBI Agent Associate investigating criminal activity for North Carolina’s State Bureau of Investigation. Conducting interviews, crime-scene searches, arrests, reports, and courtroom testimony.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $48,920 - $78,271 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in criminal investigations, including conducting interviews, preparing reports, and testifying in court. Maintains compliance with North Carolina law enforcement standards and possesses strong decision-making and communication skills.

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Criminal InvestigationNorth Carolina Basic Law Enforcement CertificationBLET TrainingSBI Academy CompletionBackground Investigation

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Hard Skills

Crime Scene InvestigationInterviewing TechniquesReport WritingApprehension TechniquesBackground InvestigationsLaw ApplicationPhysical Fitness StandardsDecision MakingPolygraph ExaminationFirearms Assessment

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProfessional AppearanceCredibility MaintenanceInterpersonal SkillsSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Police RadioElectronic Communication Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeNorth Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Certification

Industry Keywords

Criminal JusticeLaw EnforcementSBI Special Agent AcademyStatutory StandardsCommunity Confidence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate criminal activity and conduct crime scene searches
Interview and interrogate persons in connection with criminal investigations
Prepare detailed investigative reports
Assist law enforcement agencies with investigation and prosecution of cases
Testify in court in a self-confident, professional, and logical manner
Gather information for identification of persons and criminal intelligence
Apprehend wanted persons
Conduct background investigations
Interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with law-enforcement and criminal-justice communities
Respond on a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week basis
Attend the 13-week SBI Special Agent Academy and complete required field training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must have current North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Certification
Must successfully complete BLET Training, the SBI Academy, and the SBI Field Training Program upon hire
Must meet applicable North Carolina statutory standards for law-enforcement officers
Maintain physical fitness sufficient for North Carolina law-enforcement certification standards
Maintain professional grooming and appearance standards
Make sound decisions promptly and evaluate consequences of alternative actions
Comprehend, retain, and accurately apply laws, statutes, and codes
Communicate clearly via police radio and electronic communication systems
Conduct oneself on and off duty in a manner preserving credibility and community confidence
Work a minimum 160-hour work period per month
Serve a 24-month probationary period
Successfully pass background investigation, pre-employment polygraph, credit and arrest checks, reference and verification interviews, medical examination, drug screening, and psychological assessment
Successfully complete Review Board assessment, modified Physical Abilities Test, polygraph examination, and firearms assessment
Bilingual proficiency is preferred; proficiency test administered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time position with benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities and covered pregnancy-related limitations
Veteran’s and National Guard preference eligibility where applicable