State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Tax Enforcement Agent (8668PS)

$33.10-$41.15 Hourly / $2,647.86-$3,291.65 BiWeekly /
$69,109.00-$85,912.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Revenue Services this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in investigations of civil and criminal violations of the Connecticut Tax Statutes.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Conducts 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;
  • Prepares recommendations for prosecution and application of penalties in civil cases;
  • Obtains warrants and makes arrests;
  • May represent department at conferences and seminars;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • and ability to interpret and apply related state tax laws and regulations;
    • methods and techniques of police investigations including laws of arrest and search and seizure;
    • interviewing methods and techniques;
    • accounting practices and procedures;
  • Skills
    • oral and written communication skills;
    • interpersonal skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in investigative work in a regulatory enforcement agency or industrial or government security agency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's Degree.
  • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Candidates will be required to complete a course in training to include as scheduling permits completion and graduation from the Connecticut Police Training Academy or its equivalent and subsequent appointment as a Special Police Officer.
  • 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.
  • Candidates for this class are subject to selection standards pursuant to Section 7-294a-e of the Connecticut General Statutes and the regulations of the Connecticut Police Training Academy.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation will be made before persons are certified for appointment.

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.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

In accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement's compensation guidelines.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(14)-Inspection-Investigation

BARGAINING UNIT

(09)-PROTECT SERV (NP-5)

EEO

(4)-Protective Service

SALARY INFORMATION

PS 12

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Tax Enforcement Agent in Salary Group PS 12 approved effective October 7, 2022. (Revised to modify the Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed section and modify content) Final 23-035

EFFECTIVE DATE

03/08/2023
CLASS: 8668PS; EST: 5/20/1977; REV: 3/15/2023;