Criminal Justice Specialist/Invest II pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000466
- Class code
- 32000466
- Pay group
- NC12
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Criminal Justice Specialist/Invest II is $47,703 to $83,479 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000466.
- 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
Work in this class involves independently providing technical assistance to field or investigative work related to a criminal justice program. The work involves reviewing multiple sources of data/information and performing analysis of the information, typically in written summary reports. Work may involve coordination within a program or area of specialty, conducting audit work to ensure compliance with standards, or conducting limited or specific investigative work within an assigned area. Employees work with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The investigations, analysis, and audits are performed with greater independence than is seen Criminal Justice Specialist/Investigator I level. Employees in this class may train or provide advice to junior staff. Work at this level involves more discretionary judgment in interpreting policy, procedure, and program objects.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of the assigned work area program, processes, and procedures to include associated understanding of the applicable rules and regulations of the work area. Working knowledge of criminal justice and law enforcement procedure, terminology, and policies and practices. Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate statutory regulations related to program area. Ability to develop and deliver trainings. Ability to establish effective working relationships, with coworkers as well as with local, state, and federal law enforcement officials. Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely in oral and written form. Ability to work independently and use sound judgment in making decisio ...
Minimum qualifications
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. <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.