LEGAL INSTRUMENT EXAMINER 1* -03182025-66516

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

LOCATION OF (4) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (T.B.I.), DAVIDSON COUNTY

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Qualifications

Education and Experience: Two years of coursework at an accredited college or university.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time professional experience with disposition of firearms may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis to a maximum of two years.

Overview

Agency Overview and Program Focus:

The Tennessee Instant Check System (TICS) Unit was established due to The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to conduct background checks for firearms purchases. The TICS Unit is housed within the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of TBI, in alignment with their federal counter part National Instant Check System (NICS). CJIS provides criminal justice file access to state and local law enforcement, national security enforcement, intelligence community partners, and the general public.

Summary:

This classification reviews and analyzes criminal records and supporting documents to determine if there are prohibiting factors that prevent potential gun buyers from purchasing firearms. This job class includes positions primarily concerned with the examination of legal instruments and supporting documents to determine whether a requested action complies with certain provisions of various state and federal laws pertaining to the disposition of firearms. This classification performs responsibilities at the entry/training level under the direct guidance of a supervisor. This series has advanced, expert, and principal levels that function at a more complex capacity.

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  An applicant appointed to this Career Path class will be reclassified to the next higher class in the series after successful completion of a mandatory probation period; `unacceptable¿ or `needs improvement¿ performance during the probation period will result in automatic demotion or termination.

Responsibilities

• Receives telephonic and electronic inquiries and performs personal identifying information (PII) (e.g., Name, date of birth, etc.) searches of federal and state databases via the Tennessee
• Instant Check System (TICS) Flex-check system.
• Verifies the Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) identifying information to process requests.
• Reviews PII on potential gun buyers and compares it to potential matches in federal and state databases.
• Adheres to security and privacy regulations and policies to ensure that criminal history information will not be released.
• Receives, reviews and analyzes criminal record responses and supporting documents to determine if any prohibiting factors exist. Updates criminal history databases as needed.
• Notifies the FFL on the final determination of the transaction.
• Receives telephonic inquiries and answers general questions from the general public and FFL¿s.
• Resolves cases under stringent deadlines in a high stress environment.

Competencies (KSA's)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledgeable of principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Knowledgeable of relevant law enforcement equipment, policy, state and federal law.
• Ability to identify and synthesize information.
• Skilled in active learning and listening.
• Skilled in utilizing logic and reasoning to make final judgements.
• Skilled at comprehending written materials.
• Utilizes integrity and trust in maintaining confidentiality of criminal records.
• Utilizes composure and professionalism when interacting with customers.
• Utilizes time management to prioritize and complete tasks.

Tools & Equipment

• Personal Computer
• Telephone
• Fax Machine
• Printer
• Scanner
• Copy Machine