ALE Special Agent - Concord

ALE Agent I (S)

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

This job posting will close at 11:59 PM on Friday, September 18, 2026. Please be advised that this position is assigned to the Concord District. The Concord District encompasses the following counties:
Anson, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, and Union. In accordance with policy, you will have 90 days following your assignment, unless an extension is otherwise granted, to establish a residence within your assigned area of responsibility. Your residence must allow you to respond to the assigned area within 45 minutes. For a comprehensive list of ALE districts and their respective areas of responsibility, please visit our website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The employee in this position will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Ability to understand technologies and problem resolution techniques.
• Ability to utilize proven solutions and/or designs when solving problems.
• Ability to clearly communicate and convey technical information and promote understanding of relevant issues.
• Ability to express thoughts, ideas and information effectively by means of oral (including non-verbal) and written communication to a wide range of audiences.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Investigate any criminal matter; agents specialize in the enforcement of the alcoholic beverage, controlled substance, tobacco, and gaming laws of North Carolina.
• Collection and preservation of evidence, testimony in court proceedings as necessary, and performing related work such as apprehending observed violators committing offenses.
• Conduct major criminal investigations that address community betterment initiatives that have significant positive impacts on communities.
• Collaborate with and assist federal agencies with task force assignments that address major criminal activities such as criminal enterprises, and money laundering.
• Provide support during natural disasters by providing humanitarian relief and supplementing local law enforcement departments with all aspects of police duties including, but not limited to, routine patrol and responding to calls for service.

Per North Carolina General Statutes, the starting salary for sworn applicants will be $62,150.00. Per the 2026 State Teacher/Employee Pay and Local Law Enforcement Officers Bonus Bill (SB599), a yearly step increase of 6.5% will be given for the first six years of employment as follows:

• Starting - $62,150
• Year 1 - $66,190
• Year 2 - $70,492
• Year 3 - $75,074
• Year 4 - $79,953
• Year 5 - $85,150
• Year 6 - $90,685

IMPORTANT! Applicants MUST be available and participate in one of the following Webex presentations:
Monday, September 21, 2026, at 10am, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 7pm, Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 7pm, or Thursday, September 24, 2026 licants will also need to be available for POPAT and Package Review on either Tuesday, October 13, 2026, or Friday, October 16, 2026, at Samarcand Training Academy - 3600 Samarcand Rd, Jackson Springs, NC 27281. Additional information will be provided about these events soon.

Failure to attend one of the Webex presentations and/or POPAT & Package Review will result in the applicant being disqualified.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to read all information and questions thoroughly. To be considered for employment, you must answer all questions and complete all sections of this application form. Any potentially concerning answers require full explanations. These explanations should be prepared and attached to your application at the time of submission. Include all relevant information, including dates and locations.

Falsification of any answer will result in the disqualification of your application.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education, and work experience may include internships,…