TDOC SPECIAL AGENT - 76241
Tennessee Department of Correction, Nashville, TN, United States
Closing Date:
04/06/2026
Salary:
$67,764 - $108,060
Location:
Nashville, TN
A criminal background check is required. Applicants may be asked to provide information about their criminal history to be considered for this position.
Job Overview The TDOC Special Agent position is assigned to the Office of Investigations and Conduct (OIC), which is responsible for the pursuit and apprehension of absconders under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC). The Special Agent possesses statewide law‑enforcement authority to conduct both criminal and administrative investigations, detain and arrest offenders related to TDOC activities.
Key Responsibilities
Visit Community Supervision offices to serve outstanding criminal warrants and summons.
Prepare affidavits for criminal search warrants and administrative subpoenas.
Make arrests and assist other law‑enforcement agencies by providing information and assistance in investigations.
Appear in court to give testimony.
Respond immediately to major crimes and incidents, including unexpected overtime and potential overnight trips.
Be on call 24 hours, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight stays.
Prepare clear and accurate written reports and maintain proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience as a police officer, correctional officer, or probation/parole officer. Tennessee POST certification is preferred. Candidates who have not completed a certified law‑enforcement training academy must be able and willing to do so.
Substitution of Experience for Education Experience performing criminal investigation work in a government setting, law enforcement, professional criminal law, or a similar related field may substitute for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
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.
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04/06/2026
Salary:
$67,764 - $108,060
Location:
Nashville, TN
A criminal background check is required. Applicants may be asked to provide information about their criminal history to be considered for this position.
Job Overview The TDOC Special Agent position is assigned to the Office of Investigations and Conduct (OIC), which is responsible for the pursuit and apprehension of absconders under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC). The Special Agent possesses statewide law‑enforcement authority to conduct both criminal and administrative investigations, detain and arrest offenders related to TDOC activities.
Key Responsibilities
Visit Community Supervision offices to serve outstanding criminal warrants and summons.
Prepare affidavits for criminal search warrants and administrative subpoenas.
Make arrests and assist other law‑enforcement agencies by providing information and assistance in investigations.
Appear in court to give testimony.
Respond immediately to major crimes and incidents, including unexpected overtime and potential overnight trips.
Be on call 24 hours, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight stays.
Prepare clear and accurate written reports and maintain proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience as a police officer, correctional officer, or probation/parole officer. Tennessee POST certification is preferred. Candidates who have not completed a certified law‑enforcement training academy must be able and willing to do so.
Substitution of Experience for Education Experience performing criminal investigation work in a government setting, law enforcement, professional criminal law, or a similar related field may substitute for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
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.
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