Special agent job description
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Example special agent requirements on a job description
Special agent requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in special agent job postings.
Sample special agent requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must pass a background check and drug test
- Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Must meet physical fitness and medical requirements
Sample required special agent soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and in high stress environments
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations and environments
Special agent job description example 1
Tennessee Farm Bureau special agent job description
*TBI Special Agent/Forensic Scientist*
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions.
*Jackson Crime Laboratory *
4 Positions (2 Forensic Biology Unit, 1 CODIS Unit, 1 Firearms & Toolmark Identification Unit)
*Job Duties: * Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests. Uses and maintains advanced scientific instrumentation. Consults with criminal court attorneys, and testifies in local, state, and federal courts on the results of forensic analysis. Serves as a consultant to law enforcement investigators across the state. Responsible for crime scene investigation requiring 24/7 on-call status on a rotating basis.
*Minimum Qualifications: *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.
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.
Forensic Biology Applicants must also have completed additional college coursework in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, and Statistics.
*To Apply: * Please visit the Tennessee Department of Human Resources website at www.tn.gov/careers. Apply on job opening 37857. This position will be posted on September 29, 2022 - October 19, 2022, for three weeks.
_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._
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $3,777.00 - $5,860.00 per month
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Jackson, TN 38301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions.
*Jackson Crime Laboratory *
4 Positions (2 Forensic Biology Unit, 1 CODIS Unit, 1 Firearms & Toolmark Identification Unit)
*Job Duties: * Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests. Uses and maintains advanced scientific instrumentation. Consults with criminal court attorneys, and testifies in local, state, and federal courts on the results of forensic analysis. Serves as a consultant to law enforcement investigators across the state. Responsible for crime scene investigation requiring 24/7 on-call status on a rotating basis.
*Minimum Qualifications: *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.
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.
Forensic Biology Applicants must also have completed additional college coursework in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, and Statistics.
*To Apply: * Please visit the Tennessee Department of Human Resources website at www.tn.gov/careers. Apply on job opening 37857. This position will be posted on September 29, 2022 - October 19, 2022, for three weeks.
_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._
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $3,777.00 - $5,860.00 per month
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Jackson, TN 38301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
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Special agent job description example 2
National Insurance Services special agent job description
_With a 110-year heritage, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is the nation's premier not-for-profit organization dedicated exclusively to fighting insurance fraud and crime._
_NICB membership includes more than 1,200 property-casualty insurance companies, vehicle rental companies, auto auctions, vehicle finance companies, self-insured organizations and strategic partners. Beyond our membership, our nearly 400 employees work with law enforcement agencies, technology experts, government officials, prosecutors, international crime-fighting organizations and the public to lead a united effort to prevent and combat insurance fraud and crime._
_A career with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is rewarding and fulfilling to people who have the passion to play an important role in combating insurance fraud and vehicle crime. At the NICB, we know our people are our competitive advantage, and so, we offer a work atmosphere that is second to none._
*Position Purpose: *
The primary NICB contact with its member companies and law enforcement agencies providing advice on preventing and combating insurance related crime and fraud in their designated geographical areas. Responsible for initiating and conducting investigations which result in the dismantlement of organized groups/rings, arrests of those involved, loss mitigations, restitution and reduction of insurance fraud. The Special Agent functions as the investigative arm of the NICB, working in cooperation with member companies, law enforcement and other associated agencies to combat insurance related crime.
The area of responsibility for this position is Southwest Florida.
*Competencies/Duties: *
* Conducts timely and thorough, multi-claim, multi-carrier criminal investigations.
* Collects, analyzes, and calculates relevant data for use in investigations.
* Properly documents all phases of investigative activity.
* Prepares summary investigative presentations for submission to law enforcement/prosecutor.
* Represents NICB in criminal court as requested, often testifying as an expert witness.
* Serves as liaison with member companies, law enforcement and government agencies to promote and provide the full range of NICB services.
* Functions as a “technical” expert in fraud investigations and identifying insurance fraud schemes/claim file review.
* Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations.
* Works well with others in a Task Force environment / a team player.
* Establishes and maintains business relationships with member companies, law enforcement, regulatory agencies and vendors.
* Provides comprehensive training to member companies and law enforcement on related insurance crime matters.
* Identifies potential new member customers.
* Other duties as assigned.
*Position Requirements/Abilities: *
* Recognized functional expert.
* Above average performance sustained over time.
* Ability to interface successfully with a variety of people.
* Ability to continually exercise discretion and independent judgment in matters of significance.
* Ability to work independently under pressure.
* Capacity to travel.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* High level of organization skills.
* Sound decision making skills.
* Operate and maintain NICB issued equipment, including the ability to drive a company vehicle.
*Education, Work Experience, Licensure: *
* Bachelor's degree or 7-10 years of equivalent experience required
* Valid Driver's license required
* 3-5 years of related investigative experience required
* Insurance industry or law enforcement experience preferred
*Supervisory Responsibilities: *
This position has no direct reports.
*Contacts: *
* All levels of NICB employees
* Law Enforcement and Prosecutors at all levels
* Member Company Personnel
*Environment/Physical Demands: *
* Works in an unstructured environment
* Covers a wide geographical area with little or no direct onsite supervision.
* Squatting, climbing, stooping
* May be required to lift up to 25 pounds
* Travel required
* Must possess valid driver's license and be able to drive a company vehicle.
_The NICB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: NICB is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the NICB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate._
Job Type: Full-time
_NICB membership includes more than 1,200 property-casualty insurance companies, vehicle rental companies, auto auctions, vehicle finance companies, self-insured organizations and strategic partners. Beyond our membership, our nearly 400 employees work with law enforcement agencies, technology experts, government officials, prosecutors, international crime-fighting organizations and the public to lead a united effort to prevent and combat insurance fraud and crime._
_A career with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is rewarding and fulfilling to people who have the passion to play an important role in combating insurance fraud and vehicle crime. At the NICB, we know our people are our competitive advantage, and so, we offer a work atmosphere that is second to none._
*Position Purpose: *
The primary NICB contact with its member companies and law enforcement agencies providing advice on preventing and combating insurance related crime and fraud in their designated geographical areas. Responsible for initiating and conducting investigations which result in the dismantlement of organized groups/rings, arrests of those involved, loss mitigations, restitution and reduction of insurance fraud. The Special Agent functions as the investigative arm of the NICB, working in cooperation with member companies, law enforcement and other associated agencies to combat insurance related crime.
The area of responsibility for this position is Southwest Florida.
*Competencies/Duties: *
* Conducts timely and thorough, multi-claim, multi-carrier criminal investigations.
* Collects, analyzes, and calculates relevant data for use in investigations.
* Properly documents all phases of investigative activity.
* Prepares summary investigative presentations for submission to law enforcement/prosecutor.
* Represents NICB in criminal court as requested, often testifying as an expert witness.
* Serves as liaison with member companies, law enforcement and government agencies to promote and provide the full range of NICB services.
* Functions as a “technical” expert in fraud investigations and identifying insurance fraud schemes/claim file review.
* Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations.
* Works well with others in a Task Force environment / a team player.
* Establishes and maintains business relationships with member companies, law enforcement, regulatory agencies and vendors.
* Provides comprehensive training to member companies and law enforcement on related insurance crime matters.
* Identifies potential new member customers.
* Other duties as assigned.
*Position Requirements/Abilities: *
* Recognized functional expert.
* Above average performance sustained over time.
* Ability to interface successfully with a variety of people.
* Ability to continually exercise discretion and independent judgment in matters of significance.
* Ability to work independently under pressure.
* Capacity to travel.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* High level of organization skills.
* Sound decision making skills.
* Operate and maintain NICB issued equipment, including the ability to drive a company vehicle.
*Education, Work Experience, Licensure: *
* Bachelor's degree or 7-10 years of equivalent experience required
* Valid Driver's license required
* 3-5 years of related investigative experience required
* Insurance industry or law enforcement experience preferred
*Supervisory Responsibilities: *
This position has no direct reports.
*Contacts: *
* All levels of NICB employees
* Law Enforcement and Prosecutors at all levels
* Member Company Personnel
*Environment/Physical Demands: *
* Works in an unstructured environment
* Covers a wide geographical area with little or no direct onsite supervision.
* Squatting, climbing, stooping
* May be required to lift up to 25 pounds
* Travel required
* Must possess valid driver's license and be able to drive a company vehicle.
_The NICB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: NICB is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the NICB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate._
Job Type: Full-time
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024