TDOC SPECIAL AGENT - EAST REGION - 79199

About the role

The Executive Service TDOC SPECIAL AGENT - EAST REGION is assigned to the TDOC, Office of Investigations and Conduct (OIC), Security Threat Group (STG) Unit. The Special Agent possesses statewide law enforcement authority and conducts both criminal and administrative investigations of offenses relative to or affecting the TDOC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal and administrative investigations to include making criminal arrests and serving outstanding criminal warrants and summons related to Criminal Street Gangs, Prison Gangs, and other Security Threat Groups supervised by the TDOC
• Prepare affidavits for criminal search warrants and or administrative subpoenas
• Appear in court to give testimony
• Proficient report writer and above-average knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, especially in hostile or stressful situations
• Aid other law enforcement agencies by providing information and assisting in criminal investigations related to Criminal Street Gangs, Prison Gangs or Security Threat Groups
• Must be able to 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

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree, or POST certified law enforcement officer with at least (4) years of police investigations (Police officer candidates must be POST certified), or at least (4) years of service in correctional investigations.
• Non-police officer candidates must be able and willing to attend and complete a POST certified law enforcement academy.
• Preferred qualifications include a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience as a police officer, correction officer, or probation/parole officer. Successful completion of a state or federal law enforcement academy.
• Experience conducting investigations in a correctional setting or with a correction nexus.
• Experience conducting investigations with a gang nexus.
• Knowledge of computers and ability to learn/utilize multiple databases, report management systems to assist in investigations.

Qualifications

• All applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, 21 years of age, and possess a valid Tennessee drivers license at the time of hire.
• Applicants must successfully pass a structured interview, meet medical and psychological qualifications, and pass a background investigation.
• Candidate must participate in pre-employment, random and all other drug and substance abuse testing as required by departmental policies and procedures.