SOS Law Enforcement Agent pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000567
- Class code
- 32000567
- Pay group
- SW05
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for SOS Law Enforcement Agent is $48,920 to $78,271 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000567.
- 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 09/2023.
What the state says the job is
Agents in this class serve to enforce statues under the Secretary's statewide jurisdiction. The agent is a sworn law enforcement officer, primarily responsible for conducting criminal investigations of notary and trademark violations. The agent may also be assigned to investigate or assist in investigations for violations of any other statute the Secretary has jurisdiction over. Work involves collection and preservation of evidence, interviewing witnesses, suspects and victims. Work also involves the preparation and service of search warrants and court orders as well as preparation and execution of arrest warrants. Agents provide testimony in State and Federal court proceedings as necessary and are responsible for assuring that all steps in the investigation and arrest are followed correctly.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of law enforcement concepts, practices, and theories used in the technical specialty area with limited supervision. Thorough knowledge of North Carolina laws and procedures as well as state criminal court rules and procedures. A working knowledge of computer forensic examinations is required. Ability to manage work with supervision, consulting with supervisor to discuss alternative solutions. Ability to assimilate daily and express thoughts, ideas, and information effectively orally and through written communication for non-routine subjects and technical issues. Ability to repeatedly lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special requirements
Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. <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.