Criminal Justice Specialist/Invest III pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000467
- Class code
- 32000467
- Pay group
- NC14
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Criminal Justice Specialist/Invest III is $52,592 to $92,036 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000467.
- 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 is professional independent work 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. The criminal justice program may have statewide scope, with both administration of the program and extensive technical components. The program(s) that the employees work typically have multiple levels of components, which add to the complexity of the programs. 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.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of the assigned work area program, processes, and procedures to include associated understanding of the applicable rules and regulations of the work area. . Thorough knowledge of criminal justice and law enforcement procedure, terminology, and policies and practices. Thorough knowledge of research and standards applicable to the research or training area or project. Working knowledge of human resources policies and procedures related to hiring, coaching, mentoring, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions. Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate statutory regulations related to program area. Ability to analyze, interpret, revise, and implement policy and procedur ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of administrative, technical, or professional experience in criminal justice or law enforcement as it relates to the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of training 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.