The TBI seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions:
CRIME INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
Tennessee Information Enforcement System (TIES) Unit
1 Vacancy
TBI Headquarters
Davidson County
Job Duties:
Responsible for monitoring the TIES computer system to ensure law enforcement agencies and databases are connected and working. Assists law enforcement agencies with National Crime Information Center (NCIC) entries and other TIES transactions. Monitors and transmits administrative messages to appropriate TBI personnel and throughout the state. Answers the main TBI phone line, the TIES phone line, and hot lines after hours and on weekends. Responsible for various quality assurance projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to two years of computer operations or law enforcement teletype communications work; graduation from an accredited two-year college or technical institute with a major in computer science, data processing, or other acceptable field may be substituted for the required two years of experience.
Monthly Salary: $2,168 – $3,472
For Additional Information Contact:
TBI Human Resources Unit at TBI.HR@tn.gov.
To Apply:
Please visit the Tennessee Department of Human Resources website at www.tn.gov/hr. Apply on job opening 8096. This position will be posted on April 8, 2020 – April 14, 2020 for five business days.
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TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1
DNA UNIT
Memphis Crime Laboratory
Job Duties:
Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests. Uses and maintains advanced scientific instrumentation. Consults with criminal court attorneys, and testifies in local, state, and federal courts on the results of forensic analysis. Serves as a consultant to law enforcement investigators across the state. Responsible for crime scene investigation requiring 24/7 on-call status on a rotating basis.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, or other natural or physical sciences; forensic science, or other forensic related areas; including a minimum of thirty-six quarter hours (twenty-four semester hours) in chemistry.
Monthly Salary: $3,777 – $5,860
For Additional Information Contact:
TBI Human Resources Unit at TBI.HR@tn.gov.
To Apply:
Please visit the Tennessee Department of Human Resources website at www.tn.gov/hr. Apply on requisition 8116. This position will be posted on April 8, 2020 – April 14, 2020 for five business days.
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FORENSIC TECHNICIAN
Nashville Laboratory
Davidson County
Job Duties:
Responsible for receiving forensic evidence into the laboratory from law enforcement officers. Advises submitting agencies on recommended laboratory testing of evidence and notifies submitting agencies or individuals to retrieve completed evidence. Creates case files and enters data, including demographic case data and laboratory test assignments, using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Maintains the location and security of evidence in the vault area, and maintains case records. Distributes evidence within the crime laboratory under proper chain of custody, performs basic clerical activities, and testifies in court as required regarding chain of custody.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and two years of full-time experience in one or a combination of the following areas: (1) any professional laboratory work or; (2) non-professional laboratory work receiving and classifying evidence or; (3) any professional law enforcement work or; (4) non-professional law enforcement work receiving and classifying evidence.
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Substitution of Education for Experience: Course work credit received from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on a month-for-month basis to a maximum of two years (e.g. 45 quarter hours may substitute for one year of the required experience).
Monthly Salary: $2,769 – $4,430
For Additional Information Contact:
TBI Human Resources Unit at TBI.HR@tn.gov.
To Apply:
Please visit the Tennessee Department of Human Resources website at www.tn.gov/hr. Apply on job opening 8078. This position will be posted on April 8, 2020 – April 14, 2020 for five business days.
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