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Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTGATION (T.B.I), KNOXVILLE LABORATORY, KNOX COUNTY

For more information, visit the link below:

www.tbijobs.com

Qualifications

• Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check
• Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority
• Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority
• Have good moral character as determined by investigation
• 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
• Participate in pre-employment, random and for cause drug and substance abuse testing as required by departmental policies and procedures.

Summary

Responsibilities

Getting Information:

• Represents one of the disciplines (documentation, latent prints, firearms, serology/DNA and microanalysis) on the crime scene team to locate, document and collect physical evidence for analysis.
• Receives all evidence (i.e. firearms, controlled substances, blood, biological specimens) submitted for analysis.

Handling and Moving Objects:

• Prepares evidence for analysis (e.g. opens blood alcohol test kits, test fires firearms, prepare DNA samples for testing).
• Performs or assists in basic laboratory testing.
• Prepares reagents used in the chemical analysis of unknown substances.
• Places all evidence in vault area. Retrieves evidence from vault.

Analyzing Data or Information:

• Assists a forensic scientist in analyzing evidence/samples (e.g. toxicology, latent fingerprints, drug chemistry, firearms identification).

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others:

• Testifies in criminal and civil court cases pertaining to chain of custody, laboratory testing/duties, crime scene activities.
• Makes presentations to outside entities concerning the impact of laboratory services.

Controlling Machines and Processes:

• Maintains security of evidence while in vault area.
• Uses specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Interacting With Computers:

• Uses designated forensic database to reference information (e.g. CODIS, AFIS, TOMIS, NIBIN).
• Uses the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to perform daily duties.

Documenting/Recording Information:

• Produces a detailed video portrayal of the crime scene produces a detailed narrative of activities of the crime scene takes photographs of the crime scene and evidence measures and diagrams the crime scene.
• Enters information into forensic databases.
• Creates case files and assigns testing in the LIMS system based upon laboratory submissions.
• Enters results into LIMS for scientists.
• Records results of quality control/safety checks into log books.

Performing General Physical Activities:

• Participates in self-defense training (e.g. pepper spray, Close Quarters Combat training).
• Moves heavy, large, or bulky equipment, supplies, or evidence in the lab or at crime scenes.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:

• Submits presumptive test results to forensic scientist to certify accuracy.
• Notifies other employees of potential health and safety hazards pertaining to evidence.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment:

• Performs regular checks of scientific equipment.

Performing Administrative Activities:

• Maintains laboratory information management system of location of evidence at all times.
• Dispenses evidence to forensic scientists for laboratory analysis.
• Maintains, archives and secures case records.
• Maintains case file assignment logs.
• Manages inventory and initiates orders for laboratory supplies.

Training and Teaching Others:

• Makes presentations to outside law enforcement agencies on laboratory guidelines.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment:

• Operates evidence vehicles to facilitate testing or evidence storage.
• Drives the violent crime response team vehicle.
• Drives vehicles for travel to court, training or to transport evidence.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:

• Stays abreast of legislative changes, discipline specific updates, and accreditation/certification requirements and applies knowledge in day-to-day tasks.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment:

• Performs regular checks of safety equipment (e.g. safety showers, eye wash stations, fume hoods).
• Checks and maintains temperature controls on refrigerators, incubators, dry baths, freezers, etc.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:

• Advises submitting agencies on recommended laboratory testing of evidence.
• Establishes and maintains personal contacts with criminal justice officials, law enforcement officers, TBI management and investigative staff.
• Notifies submitting agency or individual to retrieve completed evidence.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:

• Wears protective clothing, eyewear, mask, and gloves when handling biological specimens.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public:

• Communicates/distributes to defendants and attorneys toxicology testing results.

Competencies

Competencies:

Tools &amp Equipment

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid drivers license
• For the past five years, the candidates driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Drivers License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.