ALE Agent I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000447
- Class code
- 32000447
- Pay group
- SW05
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for ALE Agent I is $48,920 to $78,271 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000447.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Employees in this class perform field investigations and enforcement operations related to Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws, controlled substances, tobacco, lottery and gambling laws, and the administration of the Boxing Authority and the charitable bingo program. Employees conduct investigations, obtain and serve search and arrest warrants in regard to the criminal laws of the State or Federal Government. Employees engage in the planning and execution of covert operations to identify, detain, and arrest individuals engaged in illegal activities. Employees inspect ABC and NCEL permitted/licensed establishments for compliance with the laws of the State and the rules and regulations promulgated by the ABC Commission and NC Education Lottery Commission respectively. Employees inspect the premises of establishments applying for licensure, and perform background investigations on applicants.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of modern principles and methods of investigation and law enforcement. Basic knowledge of North Carolina's alcoholic beverage control laws and the administrative rules. Ability to perform investigations, including undercover operations. Ability to use firearms and tools/equipment involved in evidence collection and enforcement activities. Ability to clearly communicate and convey technical information and promote understanding of relevant issues.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special requirements
Must be eligible for certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. Applicants must graduate from the next available ALE Academy upon hire and meet all applicable North Carolina state statutory standards for law enforcement officers. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.