TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1** - 04062023-44947
Full Time
Nashville, TN 37243
Posted
Job description
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time
Thur 04/06/2023 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
Wed 04/12/2023 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$3,777.00 - 5,860.00
Salary (Annually)
$45,324.00 - $70,320.00
Job Type
Full-Time
City, State Location
Nashville, TN
Department
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (T.B.I.), FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY
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www.tbijobs.com
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: 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.
Substitution of Education for Experience: None
Substitution of Experience for Education: None
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.
Substitution of Education for Experience: None
Substitution of Experience for Education: None
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.
Other Requirements
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. ยง 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 and an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed
- forces; 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.
Job Overview
Summary: Under general supervision, performs professional forensic science laboratory and field work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: This is the entry level class in the TBI Special Agent-Forensic Scientist sub-series. An employee in this class performs a variety of routine laboratory tests such as analyzing physical, chemical, or biological evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests and testifies in criminal court as an expert witness. Initially, an incumbent receives close supervision, but as experience is gained, supervision becomes more general. This class differs from TBI Special Agent Forensic Scientist 2* in that an incumbent of the latter performs at the working level.
Distinguishing Features: This is the entry level class in the TBI Special Agent-Forensic Scientist sub-series. An employee in this class performs a variety of routine laboratory tests such as analyzing physical, chemical, or biological evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests and testifies in criminal court as an expert witness. Initially, an incumbent receives close supervision, but as experience is gained, supervision becomes more general. This class differs from TBI Special Agent Forensic Scientist 2* in that an incumbent of the latter performs at the working level.
- An applicant appointed to this flexibly staffed class will be promoted to the next higher class in the series after successful completion of a mandatory two-year training period; inadequate or marginal performance during the training period will result in automatic demotion or termination.
Work Activities
Analyzing Data or Information:
- Makes and/or verifies critical findings on forensic evidence submitted from crimes
- Evaluates and compares unknown forensic evidence against known reference standards to determine identity, similarities, patterns, or differences for the use in the investigation of crime.
- Analyzes and examines biological or physical forensic evidence in assigned discipline using scientific principles and methods.
- Compiles collected data from scientific testing to generate qualitative and quantitative and statistical conclusions of forensic significance.
- Performs peer reviews of forensic casework to determine technical and administrative accuracy.
- Evaluates forensic evidence for quality and to determine probative value in criminal cases.
- Evaluates forensic evidence to determine the most appropriate forensic testing and sequence.
- Uses force, up to and including deadly force, to protect themselves or others when necessary.
- Works extended hours without periods of rest while processing crime scenes.
- Performs first aid as necessary.
- Operates equipment for the detection of and documentation of crimes and scenes of officer involved use of force.
- Performs physical searches (e.g. deceased individuals, vehicles, residences, structures, etc.)
- Participates in physical training activities (e.g. weapons training, Close Quarters Combat and Control (CQC), firearms qualifications, judgmental use of force training, etc.)
- Performs strenuous physical activity and moves heavy and bulky objects (e.g. human remains, large equipment, supplies, and evidence) at crime scenes.
- Operates vehicles (e.g. automobiles, specialized crime scene vehicle) in emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Conveys, interprets, and presents scientific concepts, methods, and results in judicial proceedings.
- Trains new employees in laboratory testing, expert testimony and crime scene processing.
- Instructs and presents laboratory topics for internal and external customers (e.g. judicial officials, law enforcement, laboratory, and medical personnel, etc.)
- Maintains on call status 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on a rotating basis to respond to violent crime scenes and scenes of officer involved use of force.
- Schedules to accommodate courtroom testimony, pretrial conferences, depositions, motion hearings, and other events as required by the judicial system.
- Plans, organizes and coordinates the testing of forensic evidence to aid in the detection, investigation and adjudication of crimes.
- Diagnoses problems and repairs scientific equipment and instruments as required.
- Performs calibration and/or maintenance on scientific equipment to be used in the field by law enforcement officers.
- Performs routine quality control and maintenance on scientific equipment and instruments as required.
- Performs basic and complex forensic evidence testing for the purpose of criminal investigations.
- Safely carries and handles issued firearms.
- Maintains security of forensic evidence.
- Prepares reagents used in forensic analysis.
- Packages, seals and transports forensic evidence in the laboratory, crime scenes and officer involved use of force.
- Wears personal protective equipment when handling potential biological, physical, and chemical hazards encountered during the processing of forensic evidence.
- Serves as an expert witness for judicial proceedings.
- Provides interpretation of forensic reports to law enforcement agencies and judicial officials.
- Advises submitting law enforcement agencies on appropriate evaluation, collection, preservation, and testing of forensic evidence.
- Provides forensic reports or status updates to concerned parties as required.
- Establishes and maintains contacts with criminal justice officials and law enforcement officers.
- Uses specialized equipment and instrumentation to collect data, document violent crime scenes, and perform forensic analyses.
- Uses designated forensic databases to facilitate identification and/or association of unknown sources. (e.g. Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS), Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN))
- Uses and maintains proprietary computer programs to operate instrumentation to analyze forensic evidence.
- Uses the laboratory information system to track evidence, enter results, generate reports, and review case information.
- Produces detailed documentation of crime scenes and/or scenes of officer involved use of force, including notes, videos, photographs, and diagrams.
- Produces and maintains detailed records to document forensic evidence and analysis.
- Produces and maintains detailed records to document forensic validation studies and results.
- Records the use and preparation of reagents and standards in the laboratory.
- Records results of quality control/safety checks into log books.
- Ensures that crime laboratory testing is in compliance with TBI Policy, Crime Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines, and accreditation requirements.
- Validates and applies new techniques or technologies in collecting, documenting and testing forensic evidence in the laboratory or crime scene.
- Ensures that crime laboratory testing is in compliance with state and federal law.
- Participates in proficiency tests to maintain compliance per accreditation requirements.
- Participates in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with accreditation requirements.
- Evaluates the quality of equipment, chemicals, and reference standards to determine fitness of us in forensic casework.
- Stays abreast of legislative changes, discipline specific literature, and accreditation/certification requirements, and applies knowledge for use in forensic investigations.
- Attends training, conferences and/or continuing education as required per forensic discipline.
- Serves as a team member and/or leader on the violent crime response team.
- Coordinates the testing of multi-discipline forensic evidence.
- Notifies other employees of potential health/safety hazards in the lab.
- Communicates with peers and supervisor regarding forensic casework analysis and newly acquired knowledge
- Provides supervisor with status updates as requested.
- Loads, unloads, fires, assembles, disassembles, and cleans issued firearms.
- Performs routine maintenance on violent crime response vehicle and equipment as required.
- Performs regular checks on refrigerators, freezers, dry baths, incubators, and other laboratory equipment.
Competencies (KSA'S)
Competencies:
- Decision Quality
- Technical Learning
- Informing
- Organizing
- Time Management
- Process Management
- Conflict Management
- Perseverance
- Composure
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity and Trust
- Listening
Knowledge:
- Intermediate Chemistry Knowledge
- DNA-Biology College Coursework (i.e. Genetics, Statistics, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry)
- Intermediate Mathematics Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service Knowledge
- Clerical Knowledge
- Communications/Media Use Knowledge
- Education/Training Knowledge
- Law and Government Knowledge
- Public Safety and Security Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics Knowledge
Skills:
- Active Listening Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Mathematics Skills
- Science Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving Skills
- Coordination Skills
- Judgement and Decision Making Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Repairing Skills
- Quality Control Analysis Skills
Abilities:
- Deductive Reasoning Ability
- Flexibility of Closure Ability
- Oral Expression Ability
- Written Communication Ability
- Time Sharing Ability
- Selective Attention Ability
- Manual Dexterity Ability
- Stamina
- Depth Perception Ability
- Visual Color Discrimination Ability
Tools and Equipment Used
- Hand Tools
- Laboratory Information System and Forensic Databases
- Firearms
- Video and Photographic Equipment
- Power Tools
- Computers
- Vehicles
- Scientific Laboratory Equipment
- Forensic Imagining Tools
- Large Specialty Vehicles (e.g. Violent Crime Response Truck)
- Specialized Measurement Tools (e.g. Scan Station, micrometer, analytical balances)
- Personal Protection Equipment (e.g. body armor, gas mask)
- Metal Detector
- Safety and First Aid (e.g. First Aid Kit, Narcan Tourniquets, Automated External Defibrillators, Fire Extinguisher, etc.)
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