TBI SPECIAL AGENT-CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1** - 09232026-81152

About the Role

This classification performs criminal investigations, criminal identification, case preparation, and court testimony duties at the entry/training level under the direct guidance of a supervisor. As investigative knowledge and proficiency increases, an employee in this class is allowed to perform relatively independently in assigned investigations. This series has second, third, and fourth levels that function at a more complex capacity. An applicant appointed to this Career Path series will be reclassified to the next higher class in the series after successful completion of a mandatory probation period and all required qualifications of the TBI Special Agent Criminal Investigator 2; `unacceptable' or `needs improvement' performance during the probation period will result in automatic demotion or termination.

Responsibilities

• Performs law enforcement duties to protect themselves and others (including, but not limited to, using force, up to and including deadly force; pursuing, subduing, and/or apprehending suspects; participating in physical training activities such as Close Quarters Conflict Control (CQC), firearms qualification and weapons handling; and operating vehicles in emergency and non-emergency situations)
• Performs strenuous physical activity to support criminal investigations (including but not limited to moving heavy, bulky, or large equipment, supplies and evidence; physical searches of suspects and informants; and placing surveillance equipment on individuals or within objects)
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion to preserve the integrity of criminal investigations and work-related activities
• Exhibits good judgment in decision making in a high pressure or high-risk environment to determine a proper course of action
• Gathers information and evidence to support criminal investigations (including, but not limited to, conducting interviews; observing and analyzing crime scenes; conducting physical and/or electronic surveillance of criminal activity; gathering and/or analyzing digital evidence; and identifying training gaps, etc.)
• Completes reports to document investigative and support activities
• Obtains and executes types of legal process, such as search warrants, subpoenas, and arrest warrants, and testifies in court to offer evidence in support of criminal prosecutions
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• Collaborates with supervisors, peers, and other law enforcement agencies to provide leadership and/or assist in criminal investigations and investigative support activities

Qualifications

Education and Experience: A Bachelor's degree.

Necessary Special Qualifications

• Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons; nor shall applicant be prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm per 18 U.S.C.922(g) or any other state or federal law
• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application
• Must be a citizen of the United States, or a permanent legal resident of the United States provided that the applicant applies for or obtains United States citizenship within six (6) years of the employment start date with TBI
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license
• Upon appointment, be willing to and able to obtain a Security Clearance
• Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check
• Complete a criminal history and background disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority and agree to release all records involving any criminal history or necessary records to the appointing authority
• Be subject to an intense background investigation in a manner prescribed by the appointing authority, which includes but not limited to a check of State and Federal criminal records, driving history, social media accounts, credit check, education, military, previous employment, drug use, and reference verification as well as a polygraph examination
• A candidate must not have been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendre to any violation of any federal or state law or city ordinance considered a felony or a misdemeanor based on integrity (to include, but not limited to: force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, DUI, or controlled substances). This includes a sufficient number of misdemeanors, of any nature, to establish a pattern of disregard for the law. Violations considered "youthful indiscretions" or experimentation (domestic related offenses excluded) may be considered on a case by case basis by the appointing authority
• Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces
• Must participate in pre-employment, random and for cause drug and substance abuse testing as required by departmental policies and procedures
• Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position
• Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position

Competencies (KSA's)

• Instills Trust
• Communicates Effectively
• Decision Quality
• Builds Networks
• Resourcefulness

Knowledges

• Public Safety and Security
• Law and Government

Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Critical Thinking

Abilities

• Written Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning
• Limb and/or Full Body Coordination
• Ability to utilize finger dexterity and hand strength to operate the slide of a standard issued firearm
• Ability to alternate from standing to prone to standing position utilizing stamina, strength, and coordination to perform the physical duties of a Special Agent

Tools & Equipment

• Firearms and other weapons
• Computer
• Vehicles
• Evidence collecting equipment
• Communication devices

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (T.B.I.), DAVIDSON COUNTY Medicaid Fraud Control Division - TBI Headquarters in Nashville, TN

Salary: $67,764.00 - $108,060.00 Annually

For More Information, Visit: www.tbijobs.com

TN Driver Standards: A valid driver's license is required. For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.