A sworn investigative law enforcement officer whose primary purpose is the investigation of auto theft occurring in North Carolina, anti-theft investigations, preliminary and final examination of salvage vehicles to detect stolen components, enforcement of dealer and manufacturer’s licensing laws, vehicle inspection laws, registration laws, notice of storage laws, vehicle lien laws, odometer and driver license fraud laws. The Law Enforcement Inspector I conducts criminal and civil investigations based on assignment or self-initiation. The Law Enforcement Inspector I must prepare affidavits, secure evidence, write search and arrest warrants, prepare court summaries for the purposes of testifying on dealer and inspection hearings, as well as court proceedings in State and Federal Courts. The Law Enforcement Inspector I disseminates information to the public and informs and guides inspection mechanics and inspection station managers on inspection laws, regulations, and procedures. Law Enforcement Inspectors also educate and inform the public regarding all aspects of North Carolina Dealer and Manufacturer Laws and provisions adopted by the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles. In addition, Inspectors provide first responder assistance at accidents, fires, hazardous material incidents and natural disasters, and assist other law enforcement agencies as needed. The Law Enforcement Inspector I assumes additional responsibilities which are assigned by Supervisors, including but not limited to, special investigations, projects and /or operations. The Law Enforcement Inspector I must provide accurate, timely information to the general public and to other law enforcement agencies regarding the responsibilities of the Division and the License and Theft Bureau, which includes driver licenses, vehicle inspections, salvage vehicles, vehicle liens, motor vehicle dealerships, and vehicle registrations.