NOW HIRING: TBI Announces CJIS Manager Job Opening – Biometrics Services

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

Job Duties:

Develops and implements strategies to close identified gaps in current services provided to the general public, criminal justice, and non- criminal justice entities. Identifies process improvements to further enhance division efficiency. Evaluates business unit metrics and current processes to make necessary improvements. Performs quarterly audit reviews of CJIS standards, systems, and personnel to manage compliance with legislative changes, state and federal standards, vendor equipment and software standards, etc. Evaluates CJIS unit training to improve knowledge and skills. Analyzes information communicated through internal (e.g., staff, management, etc.) and external sources (i.e., vendors, general public, local law enforcement agencies, etc.) to identify issues. Maintains an open dialogue with supervisors, peers, employees, and vendors to address current issues and concerns and ensure the timely exchange of information. Ensures employee work schedules support division initiatives and objectives. Recommends team-based initiatives to maximize unit participation and improve employee morale.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and experience equivalent to five years of full-time experience performing statistical analysis; examining criminal history and/or biometrics information; performing program audits and/or training; or performing criminal justice communications work, including at least two years of supervisory experience.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time experience performing statistical analysis; examining criminal history and/or biometrics information; performing program audits and/or training; or performing criminal justice communications work may be substituted for the required education.

Substitution of Graduate Education for Experience: A graduate degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Monthly Salary: $6,610 – $10,467

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 https://www.tn.gov/careers.html. Apply on job opening 82279. This position will be posted October 28, 2026 – November 3, 2026, for five (5) business days.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.