Revenue Special Agent Trainee: Criminal Tax Enforcement

Illinois Comptroller; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Revenue seeks a Criminal Tax Enforcement Investigator Trainee (Revenue Special Agent Trainee) in Springfield, IL. The role is part of a sponsored training program with controlled assignments to develop broad investigative skills in tax cases.

Minimum education is a four-year college degree; preferred candidates have two years in criminal investigations and familiarity with accounting/auditing principles. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and union protections.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year college degree or equivalent; police investigative experience may substitute for college on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years of experience in criminal investigations preferred.
• Experience with accounting and auditing principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participates in an IDOR-sponsored training program to develop knowledge and skills for a journeyman Revenue Special Agent.
• Conducts investigative assignments of increasing difficulty and gains practical experience.
• Receives formal classroom training on tax laws, firearms, investigative techniques, rules of evidence and related procedures.
• Performs additional duties within the scope of the role.

Skills

Criminal investigations

Report writing

Law enforcement

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

Illinois Department of Revenue seeks a Criminal Tax Enforcement Investigator Trainee (Revenue Special Agent Trainee) in Springfield, IL. The role is part of a sponsored training program with controlled assignments to develop broad investigative skills in tax cases.

Minimum education is a four-year college degree; preferred candidates have two years in criminal investigations and familiarity with accounting/auditing principles. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and union protections.