Tax Enforcement Special Agent

The mission of the State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services (DRS) 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.

DRS is currently recruiting to fill one Tax Enforcement Special Agent in the Criminal Investigation Division (“CID”) of the Legal Services Bureau.  The successful candidate will 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 of and the interdiction of contraband cigarette operations in the state of Connecticut.

Applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application.  

Questions about required documents should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office:  Kylee Green, kylee.green@po.state.ct.us,  860-297-5734. 

This position is non-examined. Open to the public.

Selected candidate must have:

• CT Police Officer Standards & Training (POST) certification,
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator license,
• Will be required to travel.

If selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide the names, email addresses and phone numbers of three professional, supervisory references.

Employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, including drug testing, as well as a federal and state tax compliance check and criminal background check.   

In the Department of Revenue Services, Division of Collection and Enforcement this class is accountable for performing the most complex tasks in investigations of civil and criminal violations of the Connecticut Tax Statutes.

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; performs surveillance; executes tax warrants through garnishment of wages, attachments or seizure of tax debtor assets; registers and secures tax revenue from non-compliers including itinerant vendors operating at craft and trade shows, fairs and flea markets; trains and leads Tax Enforcement Agents in performance of their duties; reviews their work for completeness, accuracy and conformance to established policies and procedures; may represent department at conferences and seminars; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply relevant state tax laws, policies and regulations; considerable knowledge of methods and techniques of police investigations including laws of arrest and search and seizure; considerable knowledge of interviewing methods and procedures; basic knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures related to tax liability; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable 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; ability to utilize computer software; some supervisory ability.

Seven (7) years of experience in investigative work in a regulatory enforcement agency or industrial or government security agency.

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.

Experience with undercover work assignments.

Experience investigating financial related crimes.

1. 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.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

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

1. 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.
2. Applicants may be required to pass a comprehensive physical examination.

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.

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.