Criminal Tax Enforcement Investigator Trainee (REVENUE SPECIAL AGENT TRAINEE)

State of Illinois•Des Plaines, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the criminal investigation of tax fraud and financial crimes during the first year of employment. The case work is designed to assist the trainee in developing the broad knowledge, understanding and practical skills necessary to perform the duties of a Revenue Special Agent. Following successful completion of the applicable training period(s), this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule subject to operational needs and employee performance. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with good attention to detail and critical thinking skills.

Requirements

Requires equivalent to the completion of four years of college; up to two years of police investigative or law enforcement experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the college training.
Requires the ability to successfully complete a tax compliance and comprehensive background check, POWER fitness test, drug screen and psychological evaluation.
Requires successful completion of the firearms qualification course during the first 12 months of employment.
Requires successful completion of a firearms qualification course twice a year.
Requires the successful completion of a basic law enforcement training program during the first 12 months of employment, if a waiver is not obtained.
Requires the ability to become LEADS certified upon hire and stay certified while employed.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet, etc.
Requires the ability to drive, secure and maintain a State/Revenue issued vehicle.
Requires ability to maintain compliance in good standing with all statutorily mandated training requirements and reporting as outlined by ILETSB.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience using methods and techniques of criminal investigations.
Two (2) years of experience preparing properly documented reports.
Two (2) years of experience working with accounting and auditing principles and practices.

Responsibilities

Participates in an Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) sponsored training program receiving training and controlled working assignments which are designed to develop broad knowledge, understanding and practical skills necessary to perform the duties of a journeyman Revenue Special Agent.
Conducts IDOR investigative assignments of increasing difficulty for the purpose of gaining experience and developing working skills.
Receives formal classroom training which includes instruction in tax laws enforced by the Department, use of firearms, investigative techniques available to investigating Agents, rules of evidence applicable to courts in criminal cases and controlling court decisions, preparation of reports, investigative procedures applicable to criminal tax evasion and fraud cases, administrative procedures, standards and rules of conduct, and other matters pertaining to criminal investigations.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.