TDOC SPECIAL AGENT-AEU WEST - 50906

TDOC SPECIAL AGENT-AEU WEST

Department of Correction

Jackson, TN

The minimum starting salary for this position is $3,738 per month (salary grade 107). Exceptions for higher compensation may be considered based on education and experience in accordance with Department of Human Resources (DOHR) policy.

The State of Tennessee offers a comprehensive benefits program to include health, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance programs, paid state holidays, and generous leave benefits. In addition, State of Tennessee employees are eligible for participation in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS).

Closing Date: 10/11/2023

Who we are and what we do:

The mission of the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is to operate safe and secure prisons and provide effective community supervision in order to enhance public safety. The department manages and operates or oversees 14 state prisons housing approximately 21,000 offenders. In addition, the department supervises some 79,000 offenders on probation, parole, or community correction and operates six Day Reporting/Community Resource Centers across the state. The department is fully accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA).

How you make a difference in this role:

The TDOC Special Agent position is assigned to the Office of Investigations and Conduct (OIC) Apprehension Enforcement Unit (AEU), which is responsible for the pursuit and apprehension of absconders under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC). The Special Agent possesses statewide law enforcement authority to conduct both criminal and administrative investigations of offenses relative to or affecting the TDOC.

The working location of these positions will be determined based on the location of the individual hired, but individuals selected must be within driving distance of OIC regional office in Jackson, TN.

Key Responsibilities:

Special Agents perform all duties consistent with that of a sworn Tennessee law enforcement officer to include:

• Make criminal arrests and serve outstanding criminal warrants and summons
• Conduct criminal and administrative investigations, to include occasional undercover work
• Assist other law enforcement agencies by providing information and assisting in criminal investigations related to TDOC interests
• Appear in court to give testimony
• Must be able to respond immediately to major crimes and incidents, including unexpected overtime and potential overnight trips
• On call 24 hours / 7 days a week; nights / weekends / holidays / overnight stays
• Proficient report writer, proficient in Microsoft Office
• Prepares affidavits for criminal search warrants and or administrative subpoenas
• Willing to attend and successfully complete all training requirements and academies, to include, but not limited to: Tennessee Correction Academy, Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Basic Criminal Investigation School, Reid Interview and Interrogation, firearms qualification course, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience as a police officer, correctional officer, or probation/parole officer. Experience performing or instructing in criminal investigation work in a government setting, law enforcement, professional criminal law, and/or similar related field may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis. Police officer candidates must be POST certified. Non-police officer candidates must be able and willing to attend a certified law enforcement academy and become POST certified.

All applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, 21 years of age, and possess a valid Tennessee driver's license at the time of hire. Applicants must successfully pass a structured interview, meet medical and psychological qualifications, and complete a background investigation. Applicants must be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons. Candidate must participate in pre-employment, random and all other drug and substance abuse testing as required by departmental policies and procedures.

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.