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Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 05/20/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time

05/26/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$4,562.00 - $6,825.00

Salary (Annually)

$54,744.00 - $81,900.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Nashville, TN

Department

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (T.B.I)

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (T.B.I), DAVIDSON COUNTY

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Protective Services Unit - This position is located at the TBI Headquarters in Nashville, TN.

For more information, visit the link below:

www.tbijobs.com

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Associate's degree (or two years of college coursework).

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time professional law enforcement, relevant military experience, or police work can be substituted for the required education to a maximum of two (2) years.

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 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.
Overview This classification is responsible for pre-employment background investigations, TBI building security, apprehending and arresting suspects, and assisting TBI Special Agents. An incumbent in this classification performs duties at the entry/training level under the direct guidance of a supervisor. This series has second and third levels that function at a more complex capacity.
  • An applicant appointed to this Career Path series will be reclassified to the next higher class in the series after successful completion of a mandatory probation period and all required qualifications of the TBI Police Officer 2; unacceptable¿ or needs improvement¿ performance during the probation period will result in automatic demotion or termination.
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