DMV LE Inspector I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000479
- Class code
- 32000479
- Pay group
- SW05
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for DMV LE Inspector I is $48,920 to $78,271 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000479.
- 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
Positions in this class serve as field investigators in a statewide law enforcement operation with the Division of Motor Vehicles. They are charged with enforcing the relevant laws of the State of North Carolina. Positions have full law enforcement authority in the assigned area with a focus on investigation of alleged or suspected criminal violations. Work involves collection and preservation of evidence, testimony in court proceedings as necessary, and performing related work such as apprehending observed violators committing offenses. Positions are responsible for assuring that all steps in the investigation and arrest are followed correctly. Positions may serve as a staff officer responsible for coordinating training functions or similar supportive functions.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of law enforcement concepts, practices, and theories used in the technical specialty area with limited supervision. Basic knowledge of specialty discipline; ability to use proven solutions and/or designs in specialty discipline when solving problems. Thorough understanding and sufficient experience with technologies and problem resolution techniques. Ability to organize and follow detailed technical procedures. Ability to manage work with supervision, consulting with supervisor to discuss alternative solutions. Ability to daily assimilate and express thoughts, ideas, and information effectively orally and through written communication for non-routine subjects and technical is ...
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 and must achieve certification within one year of employment. <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.