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TBI SPECIAL AGENT-CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 2*-06162021-19057

Company : State of Tennessee
Salary : $49,500 a year
Location : Tennessee

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Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time
Wed 06/16/2021 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time
Tue 06/22/2021 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)
$4,125.00

Salary (Annually)
$49,500.00

Job Type
Full-Time

City, State Location
Columbia, TN

Department
Tennessee Bureau of Investigations


LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS, MAURY COUNTY

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:?Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and two years of full-time increasingly responsible investigative experience as a TBI Special Agent-Criminal Investigator 1,.

Other Requirements

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:
  • Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons; nor shall applicant be prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm per 18 U.S.C. ? 922(g) or any other state or federal law;
  • Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application;
  • Must be a citizen of the United States, or a permanent legal resident of the United States and an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces; provided, that the applicant applies for or obtains United States citizenship within six (6) years of the employment start date with TBI
  • Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license;
  • Upon appointment, be willing to and able to obtain a Security Clearance.
  • Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
  • Complete a criminal history and background disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority and agree to release all records involving any criminal history or necessary records to the appointing authority;
  • Be subject to an intense background investigation in a manner prescribed by the appointing authority, which includes but not limited to a check of State and Federal criminal records, driving history, social media accounts, credit check, education, military, previous employment, drug use, and reference verification as well as a polygraph examination to this effect, which will require some travel to the appointment;
  • A candidate must not have been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendre to any violation of any federal or state law or city ordinance considered a felony or a misdemeanor based on integrity (to include, but not limited to: force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, DUI, or controlled substances).? This includes a sufficient number of misdemeanors, of any nature, to establish a pattern of disregard for the law. Violations considered "youthful indiscretions" or experimentation (domestic related offenses excluded) may be considered on a case by case basis by the appointing authority;
  • Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces;
  • Must participate in pre-employment, random and for cause drug and substance abuse testing as required by departmental policies and procedures;
  • Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
  • Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
  • Upon appointment, successfully complete the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Academy that includes the following coursework: interviewing and interrogation; drug enforcement training and surveillance/undercover operations; communication skills, interpersonal skills, and/or leadership skills; case organization training; basic financial crimes investigation; handling informants; and training and instructor development. Must also successfully complete the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA), if TLETA or other TBI approved basic police training has not been previously completed.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Job Overview

Summary: Under immediate supervision, is responsible for criminal investigative work of routine difficulty; and performs related work as required.
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Distinguishing Features: This is the working class in the TBI Special Agent-Criminal Investigator sub-series. An employee in this class performs a full range of criminal investigation, criminal identification, case preparation and prosecution duties. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from that of TBI Special Agent-Criminal Investigator 1, in that an incumbent of the latter functions in a training capacity. This class differs from that of TBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge in that an incumbent of the latter supervises TBI Special Agent-Criminal Investigators.

Work Activities

Analyzing Data or Information:
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  • Analyzes physical evidence at a crime scene to interpret sequence of events, to determine the focus of investigation, or to develop investigative leads.
  • Analyzes subject/witness statements to determine credibility/accuracy.
  • Judges the veracity of witness/subject statements.
  • Judges the value/relevance of evidence.
  • Analyzes investigative data (e.g., financial statements, telecommunications records, medical records, and digital data) to identify criminal activity.
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources:
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  • Recruits, document, and control confidential informants.
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:
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  • Serves as a competent witness for judicial proceedings.
  • Prepares judicial processes (e.g. search warrants, applications, and subpoenas).
  • Documents statements from witness, victims and suspects.
  • Recreates events in a crime to develop timeline or sequence of events.
  • Provides interpretation of reports/investigative leads to concerned parties.
  • Records, maintains and stores photographic, digital media and audio evidence.
  • Creates spreadsheets, graphs and charts to illustrate relevant facts.
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Performing General Physical Activities:
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  • Uses force, up to and including deadly force, to protect themselves or others when necessary.
  • Performs strenuous physical activity (e.g. run, handcuff, overpower) to pursue, subdue and/or apprehend suspects.
  • Works extended hours without periods of rest, to include extended surveillance, processing crime scenes, etc.
  • Performs first aid as necessary.
  • Loads, unloads, fires, assembles, disassembles, and cleans weapons.
  • Participates in physical training activities (e.g. weapons training, Close Quarters Combat and Control (CQC), firearms qualifications).
  • Performs physical searches (e.g., suspects, vehicles, residences, structures, etc.).
  • Places surveillance equipment on individuals or within or on objects.
  • Operates vehicles (e.g. automobiles, RVs, ATVs, Boats, Aircraft) in emergency and non-emergency situations.
  • Moves heavy and bulky objects (e.g., human remains, large equipment, supplies, and evidence) at crime scenes.
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Performing Administrative Activities:
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  • Compiles accurate and factual information to document a case file.
  • Manages personal work assignments to meet investigative and administrative requirements.
  • Prepares administrative and investigative reports accurately and in a timely fashion.
  • Documents and controls the use of confidential funds when necessary.
  • Compiles statistical data to report administrative functions.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:
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  • Maintains availability to respond at all times.
  • Communicates in a timely manner with agents, TBI employees, supervisors, etc.
  • Provides supervisors with status updates.
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events:
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  • Identifies objects/data of relevance at crime scenes and other investigative sites/activities.
  • Develops strategies to resolve investigations.
  • Monitors and interprets patterns of behavior of suspects to determine if criminal activity has occurred.
  • Evaluates data and knowledge gathered through investigative activity to determine applicable federal/state law violations for relevant prosecutions.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:
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  • Maintains proficiency in physical training activities (e.g. weapons training, Close Quarters Combat and Control (CQC), firearms qualifications).
  • Learns and maintains proficiency in relevant technology (including hardware and software).
  • Reads job specific documents (e.g., legal updates, case law, legislative updates) to stay abreast of relevant changes/additions/deletions.
  • Attends training to maintain or improve knowledge and skills.
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:
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  • Utilizes methods of conflict management and de-escalation in all situations (e.g., interviews, arrests, and dealing with outside entities).
  • Develops and maintains relationships with advocacy groups, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, court officials, and other government agencies.
  • Communicates with coordinating agencies, victims, and court system regarding investigative activity.
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Training and Teaching Others:
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  • Develops curriculum and teaches investigative techniques or other law enforcement topics when necessary.
  • Makes presentations to law enforcement peers and community organization.
  • Shares newly acquired or specialized knowledge with peers.

Competencies (KSA'S)

Competencies:
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  • Intellectual Horsepower
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Timely Decision Making
  • Conflict Management
  • Action Oriented
  • Written Communications
  • Composure
  • Interpersonal Savvy
  • Listening
  • Ethics and Values
  • Integrity and Trust
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Knowledge:
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  • Administration and Management Knowledge
  • Clerical Knowledge
  • Law and Government Knowledge
  • Public Safety and Security Knowledge
  • Communication and Media Knowledge
  • Education and Training Knowledge
  • Customer and Personal Service Knowledge
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Skills:
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  • Active Learning Skills
  • Active Listening Skills
  • Reading Comprehension Skills
  • Speaking Skills
  • Writing Skills
  • Persuasion Skills
  • Social Perceptiveness Skills
  • Complex Problem Solving Skills
  • Judgment and Decision Making Skills
  • Time Management Skills
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Abilities:
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  • Deductive Reasoning Ability
  • Fluency of Ideas Ability
  • Inductive Reasoning Ability
  • Information Ordering Ability
  • Memorization Ability
  • Oral Comprehension Ability
  • Oral Expression Ability
  • Time Sharing Ability
  • Written Comprehension Ability
  • Written Expression Ability
  • Response Orientation Ability
  • Stamina Ability

Tools and Equipment Used

  • Firearms and other weapons
  • Computers
  • Vehicles
  • Communication devices
  • Evidence collecting equipment
  • Restraint devices
  • Personal protection equipment (e.g., body armor, gas mask, etc.)
  • Photographic and video equipment
  • Electronic surveillance equipment
  • First aid kits (e.g., Narcan, tourniquets, Automated External Defibrillators, etc.)

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