US Marshal Fugitive Task Force Officer - Special Ops Investigator

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Special Operations , Intelligence Job Classification Title Special Operations Investigator (S) Position Number 60076071 Grade SW07 About Us The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! Description of Work Reporting to the Special Operations Investigative Supervisor (Field Operations), this position will serve as a member of the US Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force. This position is responsible for coordinating federal/local resources for criminal investigation and warrant reduction operations within the designated area of responsibility (AOR). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:   - Working with law enforcement partners to track, locate, and apprehend violent fugitives. - Conducting research from available US Marshal Services (USMS) databases, surveillance, interview and interrogation of offenders. - Developing investigations through use of confidential informants supervising a caseload of Community Supervision absconders that have absconded after being convicted and placed under supervision for violent crimes. - Providing security for highly publicized court appearances developing intelligence regarding threat groups to share with Community Supervision's management and the Special Operations Intelligence Unit. Be aware of the following required abilities: Ability to fulfill the duties that include rigorous physical agility, foot pursuits, building entry into potential hostile environments, apprehension of offenders who resist arrest, long periods of surveillance in a stationary position.  Ability to provide a physical response to include, but not limited to, foot pursuit, running and jumping fences. Ability to attend training and maintain all required certifications for full-time employment as a certified officer with Community Supervision. Ability to attend one week of training with the US Marshals Service on an annual basis. Ability to live within 50 miles of the duty station, defined as the actual travel distance over a road network. Ability to pass federal background investigation for position in federal law enforcement. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range $55,704 - $94,697 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. To be considered for a US Marshal Fugitive Task Force Officer position, ALL applicants must: Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302) Pass a criminal background check Produce a negative drug screening result Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations Possess a valid driver’s license The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. the Night Before the End Date. This position is open ONLY to employees of the Department of Adult Correction. Internal posting- this is an internal posting open only for current North Carolina department of adult corrections employees, and eligible state government reduction in force (rif) candidates from North Carolina state government, or current temporary employees. This posting is for an anticipated vacancy available on August 1, 2026. About Special Operations and Intelligence Unit (SOIU): Special Operations and Intelligence Unit (SOIU) is within the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction and is responsible for identifying appropriate security goals, objectives, standards, and strategies and technologies used. SOIU also collaborates with Prisons and Community Supervision staff and oversees the collection, analysis and sharing of intelligence information. This position is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with benefits. This position is assigned to DAC Special Operations and Intelligence Unit (SOIU) and is based in Buncombe County. State Benefits Information: The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefits website for additional information. Supplemental Application Information: Application Process NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include: Complete education history (including high school) Full work experience details Certificates and licenses, if applicable Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination. If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered. Note: This position is unique in that it requires an agreement between NCDAC and the USMS or other federal agency. Part of the agreement is that either agency can remove the selected