Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 07/07/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 07/13/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $3,631.00 - $4,533.00
Salary (Annually) $43,572.00 - $54,396.00
Job Type Full-Time
City, State Location Nashville, TN
Department Children's Services
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, DAVIDSON COUNTY
This is a DCS Intelligence Analyst position for the Electronic Monitoring Unit in the JJ Policy & Programs division of the Central Office Juvenile Justice Team. This position is currently located in Davidson County.
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.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Full-time experience in intelligence analysis, corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement, probation or parole, case management, may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four (4) years.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application;
- Be a citizen of the United States;
- Possess a valid driver's license prior to and during employment;
- Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
- Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
- Have no conviction for a felony;
- Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
- Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
- Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs.
Overview
The Intelligence Analyst serves as the primary "eyes on" for the Electronic Monitor Unit. This is a high-stakes role requiring constant surveillance and rapid response to ensure the safety of both the youth and the community.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Real-Time Alert Management: Continuous monitoring of daily alerts, including geofence violations and equipment tampering.
- Emergency Response: Immediate notification of law enforcement and documentation of all security breaches.
- Compliance & Communication: Direct coordination with families regarding equipment maintenance (e.g., dead batteries) and reporting weekend/overnight movements to Family Service Workers (FSW) and Team Leaders (TL).
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies
- Decision Quality
- Action Oriented
- Builds Networks
- Communicates Effectively
- Manages Ambiguity
Knowledge
- Communications and Media
- Information Technology
- Public Safety and Security
- Law and Government
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Monitoring
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Written Comprehension
- Speech Recognition
- Information Ordering
Tools & Equipment
- Computer/Laptop
- Mobile Phone
- Copier/Fax/Scanner
- Automobile
- Various Software Programs
