State of Tennessee Looking for REVENUE SPECIAL AGENT-ANTI THEFT – 08242023-49660 at Chattanooga, TN  Full Time

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ANTI-THEFT UNIT DIVISION, HAMILTON COUNTY

Qualifications

Qualifications (Education must be from an accredited institution.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree and experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in one or a combination of the following: 1) commissioned law enforcement work or 2) professional or paraprofessional state or federal regulatory compliance work.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying experience in one or a combination of the following may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years: 1) commissioned law enforcement work or 2) professional or paraprofessional state or federal regulatory compliance work.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or criminology may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of one year (e.g., 36 quarter hours is equivalent to one year).

OR

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in criminal justice or criminology and experience equivalent to two years of full-time work in one or a combination of the following: 1) commissioned law enforcement work or 2) professional or paraprofessional state or federal regulatory compliance work.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

Applicants for this class must:

1. Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons.
2. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application.
3. Be a citizen of the United States.
4. Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation.
5. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
6. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority.
7. Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check.
8. Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other then honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license at the time of appointment.
12. Have a motor vehicle available for use in performance of job duties.
13. Must successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy or the equivalent.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing covert and overt investigation and inspection work of average difficulty involving suspected cases of stolen parts trafficking and title and registration violations; and performs related work as required. Employees in this class are assigned to perform investigative duties in specific geographic areas of the state but may be required to assist in unassigned areas as necessary. This class reports to and differs from Revenue Special Agent-Anti-Theft Supervisor in that incumbents of the latter supervise and train agents in an assigned geographical region of the state. An applicant appointed to this class must successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy or the equivalent. Inadequate or marginal performance during the training course will result in automatic demotion or termination.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manages personal work assignments to meet investigative and administrative requirements.
2. Conducts criminal investigation involving trafficking of stolen vehicles and any parts associated with the vehicle, title and registration violations, and related Revenue violations.
3. Conducts regulatory inspections of reconstructed vehicles submitted for issuance of a rebuilt title to verify that replacement parts or vehicles are not stolen.
4. Uses information found through Revenue and other law enforcement agency databases, VTRS, SI case log, National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), NCIC, NMVTIS, Commerce and Insurance and other supporting agencies to substantiate conclusions regarding alleged title and registration violations.
5. Conducts interviews and interrogations of potential suspects in criminal investigations.
6. Discusses investigations, case reports, and legal issues with prosecuting attorneys, federal, state, and local agencies. Provides information to salvage business owners, citizens, county clerks, law enforcement agencies and other public officials regarding reconstructed, dismantled, or stolen vehicles.
7. Interviews witnesses, suspects, and third party to gather information in reference to criminal investigations and/or regulatory inspections.
8. Writes a variety of detailed reports regarding the status of criminal investigations of stolen parts, stolen vehicles, and title forgeries for use by prosecuting attorneys, administrative personnel, or legal authorities.
9. Engages in discourse, defensive tactics, and the operation of law enforcement equipment to resolve conflict.

Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Competencies, and Tools/Equipment Used:

1. Ability to operate general office equipment, and commonly used office software including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office.
2. Ability to operate a law enforcement equipped vehicle and other law enforcement equipment as assigned (i.e., Firearm, Handcuffs, Radio, etc.)
3. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with team members and internal and external customers while displaying a cooperative attitude. Maintains cooperative attitude through difficult situations.
4. Ability to demonstrate integrity and trust by being dependable and reliable in completion of work, commitments, and actions by following communicated guidance.
5. Skilled in critical thinking and using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of
   alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Tools & Equipment

1. Personal Computer
2. Motor Vehicle
3. Telephone
4. Copy/Fax Machine
5. Printer/Scanner
6. Firearm Weapon
7. Personal Protection (e.g. body armor and handcuffs)
8. Mechanical Tools (related to removal of vehicle parts)
9. Electronic Equipment (e.g. GPS, vehicle diagnostic reader, tape recorder, camera and video equipment)

TN Driver Standards

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

• A valid driver’s license
• For the past five years, the candidate’s 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 Driver’s License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

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