TBI SPECIAL AGENT
FORENSIC SCIENTIST
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests.
Uses and maintains advanced scientific instrumentation. Consults with criminal court attorneys, and testifies in local, state, and federal courts on the results of forensic analysis. Serves as a consultant to law enforcement investigators across the state.
Responsible for crime scene investigation requiring 24/7 on-call status on a rotating basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, or other natural or physical sciences; forensic science, or other forensic related areas; including a minimum of thirty-six quarter hours (twenty-four semester hours) in chemistry.
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A transcript with all chemistry credits is required to be uploaded with an employment application in order that the agency is able to properly evaluate a candidate's eligibility for a position in this classification.
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Forensic Biology Applicants must also have completed additional college coursework in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, and Statistics.
SELECTION PROCESS
These dates and this hiring process are subject to change, but here's a rough overview of what to expect.
Our Special Agent/Forensic Scientist positions will always be posted on the Tennessee Department of Human Resources website. Interested candidates will need to complete an online application to begin the selection process.
From there...
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Candidates will receive preliminary selection questions to complete in an online form.
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We'll email invitations for those selected for 1st Round interviews.
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1st Round interviews will be held virtually.
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We'll email invitations for those selected for a second in-person interview.
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2nd Round interviews will be held at TBI Headquarters in Nashville.
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Conditional offers will be extended to selected candidates. We'll also notify those not selected to continue in the hiring process via email.
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We'll conduct background checks and polygraphs on those conditionally selected for employment.
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Candidates will participate in a pre-employment psychological examination.
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We'll extend official job offers to selected candidates.
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Our new Special Agent/Forensic Scientists will begin their employment with TBI.
APPLICANTS: WHAT TO EXPECT
A Thorough
Background Investigation
If conditionally offered a position as a TBI Special Agent/Forensic Scientist, candidates will be subject to an intense background investigation, which includes, but is not limited to, a check of state and federal criminal records, driving history, social media accounts, credit history, education, military record, previous employment, drug use, and reference verification.
Candidates will also be subject to a pre-employment polygraph examination as part of the background process.
Direct & Sometimes Difficult
Questions
Credibility is a cornerstone of being a TBI Agent, so candidates should expect some potentially personal questions during the interview process.
A candidate must not have been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendre to a number of crimes 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.
Frequent
Candidate Communication
We're committed to making sure your experience of applying for a job with TBI is a pleasant one.
We're committed to communicating, as we can, about the status of your application. We do, however, expect to receive more than 1,000 applications for these open positions, so we'll provide updates as we can, and prefer to do so via email.
If hired, Agents can expect a detailed onboarding process, designed to efficiently and thoroughly acclimate you to employment with the State of Tennessee and the TBI.
Required
Candidate
Assessments
Candidates for TBI Special Agent/Forensic Scientist positions must pass two assessments as part of the application process: one dealing with firearms, and the other a measure of physical fitness.