ALE Special Agent in Charge pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32002428
- Class code
- 32002428
- Pay group
- SW10
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for ALE Special Agent in Charge is $73,119 to $131,617 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32002428.
- 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 10/2023.
What the state says the job is
Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Special Agent in Charge positions oversee and manage the activities of all ALE personnel assigned to a district or section. These positions plan, coordinate, direct, and manage the activities of subordinates assigned to the district/section. Positions also coordinate the law enforcement activities between ALE and other law enforcement agencies, other divisions within DPS, and court officials in matters relating to the enforcement of the Alcoholic Beverage Control, Lottery, and criminal laws. These roles assist the ALE Branch Head in developing operational procedures for enforcement staff and make recommendations on needed personnel and equipment. ALE Special Agents in Charge make regular visits with local police chiefs, Sheriffs, and other elected/appointed officials at the local, state, and federal level.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of modern principles and methods of investigation and law enforcement, including rules of evidence, use of technical equipment, laws of arrest, and search and seizure. Thorough knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and controlled substances. Skill in supervising, coaching, mentoring, hiring, and disciplining subordinate staff. Skill in managing district/section programs, to determine the enforcement priorities of the district and assigning needed personnel to meet objectives, including undercover operations. Skill in coordinating investigations with other law enforcement agencies. Skill in preparing legal pleadings such as civil co ...
Minimum qualifications
Two years of experience as an ALE Assistant Special Agent in Charge.
Special requirements
Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. Must have graduated from the ALE Academy 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.