TBI Summer 2026 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Internship

Job Description

TBI Summer 2026 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Internship

Organization: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)
Division: Criminal Investigation Division – Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI)
Location: Nashville, TN
Compensation: School Credit
Program Duration: 10 weeks (June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026)

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Who We Are And What We Do

At the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), our mission goes beyond a slogan; it’s a solemn promise to the people of Tennessee: “That Guilt Shall Not Escape Nor Innocence Suffer.” As Tennessee’s lead law enforcement agency, we are dedicated to serving the Volunteer State with professionalism, passion, truth, bravery, and integrity. We pride ourselves on playing a critical role in enhancing public safety and making Tennessee an even better place to live.

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Job Overview

This TBI Summer 2026 internship offers qualified college juniors, seniors, and post-graduate students an unparalleled, inside look at TBI’s critical mission and work across the state. While not a guarantee of future employment, this opportunity provides a broad and hands-on perspective of what it takes to fulfill TBI’s unique role within Tennessee’s criminal justice system.

Spend Your Summer Making an Impact with TBI’s Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Team!

As a TBI SAKI intern, you will gain a unique, hands-on understanding of the criminal justice system by contributing to a vital statewide effort focused on strengthening investigations and supporting justice for victims. A key component of your role will involve evaluating and closing gaps in Tennessee’s DNA databases, which are critical for generating leads in criminal cases.

Working closely with the SAKI Census Lead, you will delve into the intricacies of criminal justice data, analyzing it for accuracy and completeness. This will provide invaluable insight into how processes within Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), the Forensic Services Division (FSD), and the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) intersect to impact crucial case outcomes.

This opportunity is ideal for problem-solvers who understand how small, diligent steps can drive significant results and who enjoy collaborating across professional disciplines. The most suitable candidates will possess the ability to rapidly absorb new information, work comfortably at a computer for extended periods, and communicate challenges effectively.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Gain real-world experience in criminal justice and forensic processes, bolstering familiarity with the state’s lead investigative agency.
• Contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts public safety and victim support.
• Analyze criminal justice data for accuracy and completeness under the guidance of the SAKI Census Lead.
• Learn about the intersections and impact of processes within Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), Forensic Services Division (FSD), and the Criminal Investigation Division (CID).
• Build analytical and professional skills within a multidisciplinary law enforcement environment.

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Academic Year Preference:

Internships are open to college juniors, seniors, or those pursuing post-graduate education.

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Important Considerations:

• This position requires a criminal background check. You may be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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.