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August 21, 2026 1 min read

Ed Brooks, Employment Discrimination Investigator on Notable Men

Ed Brooks

Employment Discrimination Investigator, NC Department of Labor

Focused Warrior

I encourage young people to seek jobs that align with their skill sets. Remain positive and eager to improve and expand those skills. Seek God's wisdom and insight to perform your work assignments at a high level.

Throughout my professional career, I have gained a wide variety of work experiences and knowledge. I have learned to be a good listener and to interact effectively with coworkers, offering helpful advice when appropriate.

I have extensive experience mentoring officers throughout my law enforcement career. For more than 20 years, I have also mentored high school football players, helping them become recruitable and position themselves to receive athletic scholarships.

One of my specialized skill sets is conducting investigations to resolve and clear assigned cases. I have extensive experience conducting criminal, administrative, and applicant background investigations.

I currently work for the North Carolina Department of Labor as an Employment Discrimination Investigator with the Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Bureau.

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