Correctional Institutional Investigator - Djrc

Executive Service CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONAL INVESTIGATOR - DJRC DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Nashville, TN Salary: $48,684.00 - $60,936.00 annually Closing Date: 03/09/2026

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Background Check:
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

The Tennessee Department of Correction operates and oversees 14 adult prisons across the state, housing some 21,000 offenders. In the community, TDOC supervises 79,000 offenders on probation, parole, or community corrections. The department operates 44 probation/parole offices in 13 districts across the state.

The Institutional Investigator position is assigned to the Office of Investigation and Conducts (OIC) Investigations Unit (IU) and is assigned to Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. Under the direction of the regional Special Agent in Charge, the Institutional Investigator is responsible for conducting investigations as required at their respective facility related to offenses relative to or affecting the Department of Correction. They may also assist in other criminal investigations, pursuit and apprehension of offenders, and other duties as assigned by the OIC Director.

• Conduct administrative and criminal investigations at their respective facility and assist Special Agents with other criminal investigations.
• Schedule, coordinate, and supervise institutional and vehicle searches.
• Develop confidential informant resources.
• Appear in court to give testimony.
• Provide timely information regarding potential or actual security risks.
• Prepare case reports and provide case updates.
• Identify security issues and interdict contraband.
• Coordinate use-of-force reports for accurate, thorough, and timely I information.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with TDOC staff and External Partners.
• Other duties as assigned by the Investigation Unit Director.
• In addition, the individual assigned to this position must be able to respond to major crimes and incidents on short notice and be on call 24 hours/7 days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• High school diploma and two years of relevant correctional or law enforcement experience is required.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

• 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 check.
• 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 requirements.

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.