Internal Auditor I
Public Safety • Wake County, NC • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Agency
SafetyDivision
70000075 Dept of Public SafetyJob Classification Title
Internal Auditor I (NS)Position Number
65030853Grade
NC12About Us
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.
Description of Work
Unleash your potential and make an impact! Are you seeking a meaningful, rewarding, and challenging career in the auditing/accounting field? If so, continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS).This Internal Auditor I is responsible for conducting internal audits across operational compliance, financial, information systems, and investigative areas within the NC Department of Public Safety.
The position ensures efficient achievement of audit objectives, addresses pertinent agency risks, monitors engagement time and budgets, and adjusts audit procedures as necessary in consultation with Audit management.
Independent judgment is utilized in analyzing and interpreting internal auditing standards, laws, policies, and other relevant information to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards. Duties include applying knowledge of statutes and departmental operations, using computers and internal audit techniques, reviewing and evaluating gathered information, verifying transactions, developing working papers, and making recommendations based on evidence.
This position formally reviews and analyzes Department of Public Safety operations and internal controls and is responsible for audit reporting. Position documents audit findings and communicates results in oral and written reports/presentations to management. Position is responsible for preparing documentation in accordance with standards, reporting audit findings accurately and promptly, reviewing supporting materials, preparing financial statements, complying with time and budget requirements, and communicating results to management through oral and written reports.
Operating independently with general guidance from the Audit Supervisor, Audit Manager, and Audit Director, this role adheres to the Internal Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
This position is expected to become knowledgeable and comply with NC DPS Internal Audit SOPs. This position is expected to attend all designated training courses and seminars.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Recruitment Range: $47,703.00 - $60,000.00
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.
The work schedule is Monday through Thursday (10 hours per day). We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.
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 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. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.
Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.
Management Preferences
- Experience conducting a variety of internal audits, including compliance, operational, information systems, financial, performance, investigations related to fraud, waste or abuse, and/or special reviews.
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Transcripts
Attaching transcripts is optional; however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.
Military Experience
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference: A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS). A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification when the position is filled.
For more information about the application process, please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications, please place a support ticket. For basic information regarding employment with North Carolina State Government, please call (984) 236-0800. If there are any questions about this specific vacancy other than your application status, please contact Laura Holloway at 984-279-4432.
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Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a discipline related to a program area within the agency; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Laura B HollowayRecruiter Email:
LAURA.HOLLOWAY@NCDPS.GOV