Driver's License Examiner

Role Overview

The State of Tennessee is hiring a full-time Driver's License Examiner for the Department of Safety and Homeland Security in Trenton, TN, serving Gibson County. This position focuses on evaluating driver licensing eligibility, administering required tests, processing application data and fees, and supporting related customer service tasks.

Compensation

Pay is listed at $2,896.00 to $3,614.00 per month, which equals $34,752.00 to $43,368.00 annually.

Schedule and Key Dates

The posting opened on 06/29/2026 at 12:00 AM Central Time and closes on 07/12/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time.

Primary Duties

The examiner helps applicants understand licensing rules, verifies documents and fees, administers vision, written, and road tests, records results, and maintains license records in the state system. The role also includes cash handling, bank deposit preparation, vehicle safety checks for road testing, and occasional support for special cases, audits, reports, and supply or equipment ordering.

Qualifications

Applicants should have an education level equivalent to high school graduation. They must pass a criminal background clearance process, including fingerprint-based and name-based checks, and meet strict disqualifying-offense requirements under federal rules. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required, or the applicant must be able to obtain one before appointment.

Driver Standards

Because the job may include driving duties, candidates must hold a valid driver's license and maintain a clean recent driving record. Over the last five years, the record must not include DUI, reckless driving, a license suspension for moving violations, or more than four moving violations. The agency may grant an exception based on other factors.

Additional Information

This position requires a criminal background check, and applicants may need to provide details about their criminal history to be considered. Please include driver's license information in the Licenses and Certifications section of the application.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Tools

The role calls for customer focus, resilience, trust-building, and strong interpersonal skills. Relevant knowledge areas include clerical work, customer service, English language, public safety and security, and transportation. The job also relies on active listening, critical thinking, instructing, service orientation, speaking, deductive reasoning, written comprehension, speech recognition, mathematical reasoning, and quick reaction time. Common tools include computerized cashier systems, standard office equipment, a digital camera, motor vehicles, and computer-based testing systems.

Notes on the Classification

This job is responsible for driver licensing work of moderate complexity, including checking applicant eligibility for services such as renewals, replacements, license testing, and handgun permits. It differs from a Driver Services Branch Manager role, which includes supervision of all staff in this classification at a Driver Services Center.

Extra Duties Mentioned

The position may also involve handling immigration-related cases and accommodations for applicants needing special assistance, along with support for audits and reporting.

Workplace Location

One position is available in Trenton, TN, with the role assigned to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security in Gibson County.

Additional Links and References

A reference document about the hiring process duration was provided in the source posting.