Job Description
Work Activities Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time:05/20/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time05/26/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly):$5,647.00 - $9,005.00 Salary (Annually):$67,764.00 - $108,060.00 Job Type:Full-Time City, State Location: Harrogate, TN Maynardville, TN LaFollette, TN Huntsville, TN Jamestown, TN DepartmentTennessee Bureau of Investigation (T.B.I) LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (T.B.I), CLAIBORNE COUNTY Criminal Investigation Division - Fire Investigations The position is located in the Upper East Region of Tennessee and serves Claiborne, Union, Campbell, Scott, and Fentress Counties. For More Information, Visit The Link Below https://www.tbijobs.com/ Qualifications Education and Experience: A Bachelor's degree. 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 performs criminal investigations, criminal identification, case preparation, and court testimony duties at the entry/training level under the direct guidance of a supervisor. As investigative knowledge and proficiency increases, an employee in this class is allowed to perform relatively independently in assigned investigations. This series has second, third, and fourth 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 Special Agent Criminal Investigator 2; unacceptable¿ or needs improvement¿ performance during the probation period will result in automatic demotion or termination. Responsibilities Performs law enforcement