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Fire Arson Investigator

Salary

$80,637.18 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

25217E

Department

Fire

Opening Date

05/14/2025

Closing Date

5/28/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

The Fire Arson Investigator performs responsible and difficult work conducting investigations and law enforcement to determine the origin and circumstances of fires, explosions, and deaths. Performs related duties as required.

*This position requires on-call availability and the ability to respond to work needs on short notice, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.*

Typical Duties

+ Conducts fire and arson investigations.

+ Examines fire scenes to determine fire origin and cause.

+ Responds to radio messages or telephone instructions and appears at scenes of disorder or crime.

+ Investigates and prepares reports on accidents, offenses, and damage to property.

+ Makes arrests, writes search warrants and subpoenas, issues citations.

+ Appears in court as the arresting investigator.

+ Photographs and sketches fire scenes and gathers evidence for laboratory testing.

+ May act as a coordinator of law enforcement personnel at fire scene.

+ Determines financial conditions of owners, tenants, and leases of damaged property.

+ Prepares and reviews a variety of records and reports such as insurance reports, detailed investigation reports, expense records, statistical reports, as well as any other that may help in investigation.

+ Operates and maintains a variety of equipment and vehicles such as cameras, fingerprint equipment, firearms, polygraph equipment, and motor vehicles.

+ Prepares reports detailing results of fire investigations.

+ Attends training.

AUTHORIZATION TO CARRY FIREARM

Fire Arson Investigator may be authorized to carry a firearm in the course of employment with the Nashville Fire Department. Must obtain required Commission on Peace Officer Service and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification to carry a firearm.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma and two (2) years experience in fire fighting, fire prevention, arson investigation, building codes enforcement, or related emergency/law enforcement experience.

*Associate's Degree in Fire Science or related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the requirement listed above.*

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

LICENSE REQUIRED

Valid Driver License

National Association of Fire Investigators ( NAFI) or International Association of Arson Investigators ( IAAI) certification within one year of appointment.

Additional Requirements:

Must meet NFPA Standard 1582 Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters.

Shall meet such physical requirements as shall be prescribed by the civil service commission for Nashville Police Officers.

*Failure to meet the certification /requirements within the one (1) year period may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ P.O.S.T. certified.

+ Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and ordinances.

+ Knowledge of crime prevention and law enforcement policies and procedures.

+ Knowledge of police codes and radio transmission procedures.

+ Knowledge of court room procedures.

+ Ability to read and understand laws, regulations, police literature, and departmental rules, policies and procedures.

+ Ability to make fire origin and cause determinations.

+ Ability to maintain records and write detailed reports.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Metro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs.

CORE BENEFITS

Medical: Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premium

Dental: Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverage

Basic Life: $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premium

Pension*: Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employees

Paid Family Leave: Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days)

Longevity: Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 years

Work Life/ Employee Assistance Program: Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided free

Other**: In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with Metro

Paid leave: (Full-time employees)

+ Vacation: 20 vacation days a year

+ Holidays: 12 holidays per year (Courts may be different)

+ Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year

+ Personal leave: 3 days per year

+ Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave

* Normal Pension for Sworn- Age 53 with 22 years service; Civilian Pension - Age 60 with 25 years service

**See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

+ No diploma

+ High School Diploma or equivalent

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

02

What was your degree major or area of study? If no degree, type N/A.

03

How many years of experience in fire fighting, fire prevention, arson investigation, building codes enforcement, or related emergency/law enforcement experience do you have?

+ No Experience

+ 1 year

+ 2 years or more

04

Describe your experience in fire fighting, fire prevention, arson investigation, building codes enforcement, or related emergency/law enforcement experience. If none, type N/A.

05

Do you have a valid Driver License?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Select which certification you currently have: National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) or International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)

+ None

+ National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)

+ International Association of Arson Investigators

07

Are you P.O.S.T (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certified ?

+ Yes

+ No

08

I understand that if not P.O.S.T. certified, certification must be obtained at the 22-week course through the Police Academy within one year of appointment.

+ Yes

+ No

09

I understand this position requires on-call availability and the ability to respond to work needs on short notice, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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