TDOC SPECIAL AGENT - CIU - 80520

Annual Salary: $67,764.00 - $87,912.00

About the Role

The Special Agents assigned to the Contraband Interdiction Unit (CIU) possess statewide law enforcement authority and will conduct criminal and administrative investigations associated with the introduction of contraband into correctional facilities. Additionally, CIU Special Agents will be required to respond to critical incidents across the state and may assist with criminal and administrative investigations of offenses relative to or affecting the TDOC.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties consistent with that of a sworn Tennessee law enforcement officer, including:
  • Make criminal arrests and serve outstanding criminal warrants and summons
  • Conduct contraband investigations
  • Assist internal and external law enforcement agencies by providing information and assisting in criminal investigations related to TDOC interests
  • Appear in court to give testimony
• Respond immediately to major crimes and incidents, including unexpected overtime and potential overnight trips
• On call 24 hours / 7 days a week; nights / weekends / holidays
• Proficient report writer, proficient in Microsoft Office
• Prepares affidavits for arrest and/or search warrants, administrative subpoenas, and other legal processes
• Attend and successfully complete all training requirements and academies, including but not limited to:
  • Tennessee Correction Academy
  • Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy
  • Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Basic Criminal Investigation School
  • Reid Interview and Interrogation
  • Firearms qualification course

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience as a police officer, correction officer, or probation/parole officer.
• Experience performing criminal investigation work in a government setting, law enforcement, professional criminal law, and/or similar related field may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Non-police officer candidates must be able and willing to attend and complete a POST certified law enforcement academy.
• U.S. Citizen, 21 years of age, and possess a valid Tennessee driver's license at the time of hire.
• Successfully pass a structured interview, meet medical and psychological qualifications, and pass a background investigation.
• Willing and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons.
• Participate in pre-employment, random, and all other drug and substance abuse testing as required by departmental policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of a state or federal law enforcement academy.
• Experience conducting investigations in a correctional setting or with a correction nexus.
• Experience conducting drug investigations capitalizing on human and signal intelligence sources.

About the Department

The mission of the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is to operate safe and secure prisons and provide effective community supervision in order to enhance public safety. The department manages and operates or oversees 14 state prisons housing approximately 21,000 offenders. In addition, the department supervises some 79,000 offenders on probation, parole, or community correction and operates eight Day Reporting/Community Resource Centers across the state. The department is fully accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA).