Tax Enforcement Special Agent
Police Officer Cert Required
Recruitment #240702-8667PS-001
| Location |
Hartford, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 7/18/2024 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $88,492* - $111,194/year *New State Employees Start at Minimum |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 8/1/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
Are you a POST certified police officer looking to join state service?
The Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is looking to hire multiple Tax Enforcement Special Agents.
If you are passionate for justice in revenue services, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment alongside others, this opportunity may be a great fit for you!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
This is a full-time position with a first-shift schedule of 7:00 AM - 3:00PM Monday through Friday, although cases may demand occasional evening or weekend hours.
This position will be located in Hartford, CT with hybrid opportunities available.
Please see Selection Plan for more important details.
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Department of Revenue Services is to instill public confidence in the integrity and fairness of tax collection; achieve the highest level of voluntary taxpayer compliance; continuously improve agency performance; contribute to the fiscal and economic well-being of the state; and provide a positive and professional workplace.
We strive to be leaner, flatter, smarter and more focused by taxpayer services than ever before. We strive every day to be efficient, effective, honest, transparent and fair. We try to be sure the voice of taxpayers is heard and that we understand the impact of our actions on their lives and businesses.
YOUR ROLE
The Tax Enforcement Special Agents in the Criminal Investigation Division (“CID”) of the Legal Services Bureau. The successful candidates will be assigned to the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) Unit and be responsible for the enforcement of all Connecticut laws pertaining to the sales and possession of cigarettes and other tobacco products (“OTP”). Tax Enforcement Special Agent positions are also responsible for the detection and interdiction of contraband cigarette operations in the state of Connecticut.
Our ideal candidate will have experience with:
- Undercover law enforcement;
- Using technology to investigate crimes;
- Interviewing suspects;
- And an understanding of criminal laws, to include Connecticut tax laws.
More details about this role can be found in the class specification.
BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT
What we can offer you:
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- The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees
Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.
Learn more about working for the State of Connecticut:
Selection Plan
This is a non-examined recruitment, open to the public.
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
IMPORTANT SELECTIONS INFORMATION:
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified. You must specify your qualifications within your JobAps application.
Employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, drug testing, polygraph examination, as well as a federal and state tax compliance check and a criminal background check.
Other pertinent information regarding this recruitment is below:
- CT Police Officer Standards & Training (POST) certification is required.
- A valid Motor Vehicle Operator license is required.
- Selected candidates will be required to travel.
Applicants may also be required to pass a physical agility test.
TO APPLY:
- In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
- The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
- Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
- All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY:
- This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
- Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
- Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
- Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
CONNECT WITH US:
- Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov
- Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Conducts the most difficult and complex investigations of suspected tax evasion cases;
- Registers and secures tax revenue from non-compliers including itinerant vendors operating at craft and trade shows, fairs and flea markets;
- Executes state tax warrants through garnishment of wages, attachment or seizure of tax debtor assets;
- Performs surveillance;
- Gathers evidence;
- Takes statements and depositions;
- Prepares summaries and reports of investigations for case records including recommendations for tax assessments;
- Obtains warrants and makes arrests;
- Prepares recommendations for prosecution and application of penalties in civil cases;
- Trains and leads Tax Enforcement Agents in performance of their duties;
- Reviews the work of Tax Enforcement Agents for completeness, accuracy and conformance to established policies and procedures;
- May represent the department at conferences and seminars;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Considerable knowledge of
- and ability to apply relevant state tax laws, policies and regulations;
- methods and techniques of police investigations including laws of arrest and search and seizure;
- interviewing methods and procedures;
- Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures related to tax liability;
- Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to
- analyze and evaluate intelligence data and reports in complex investigations and make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures;
- utilize computer software;
- Supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with undercover law enforcement operations;
- Experience conducting surveillance;
- Experience with criminal narcotics investigations, particularly with federal or state task forces;
- Bi-lingual in Spanish or Arabic.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class must be certified as a Police Officer by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council or the Connecticut State Police. Incumbents in this class must be appointed as a Special Police Officer pursuant to Section 29-18b of the Connecticut General Statutes. Loss of either status will result in removal from this class.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class must be in good health and must have and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity to effectively perform the duties of the class.
- Applicants may be required to pass a comprehensive physical examination.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Incumbents in this class may be exposed to dangerous situations which could result in injury.
- Incumbents may be required to conduct investigations or surveillance at night or during early morning hours under unpleasant conditions.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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