The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. 

TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1

Drug Investigation Division

Middle Tennessee

1 Vacancy

Job Duties:

Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, processing crime scenes, and developing prosecutable criminal cases against persons who violate state and federal laws. Conducts interviews and interrogations, arrests suspects, and may operate surveillance equipment. Maintains regular contact with law enforcement agencies and witnesses to gather intelligence and conduct investigations. Prepares investigative reports to be used by the District Attorney General’s Office and/or U.S. Attorney Office for prosecution.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.  

Monthly Salary: $5,647-$9,005

Pay Incentives Above the Minimum

5% additional for Education/Skills/Knowledge:

Graduate Degree or Relevant Certification

Up to 10% for Experience: 2% per year of investigative law enforcement experience

For Additional Information Contact: TBI Human Resources Unit at TBI.HR@tbi.tn.gov.

To Apply:

Please visit the Tennessee Department of Human Resources website at Careers (tn.gov). Apply on the job opening 76044. The position will be posted on March 18, 2026 – March 24, 2026, for five business days

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