WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (CI) DIVISION?
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The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.
The special agent plans and conducts investigations relative to criminal statues of tax administration, financial crimes, and other related offenses, which vary in levels of complexity and scope. Allegations cannot be verified by available evidence, and may involve indirect methods of proof (e.g., expenditures, net worth). Cases may also involve allegations of violations that can be verified directly, but in which there are complex problems in reconstructing records from incomplete data or in analyzing and interpreting available evidence.
Subject is a principal or financial backer in an organization consisting of several individuals or entities that are involved in legal or illegal operations on behalf of the principal. Subject's books and records are unavailable, incomplete, or contain sophisticated manipulations. Relationship of facts and evidence is complicated by willful acts of concealment (e.g., two sets of books, hidden bank accounts, etc.) and extensive use of middlemen or nominees. Reconstruction of books and records requires extensive third party contacts plus complex computations and analysis. Issues of substantial delicacy may arise in the course of investigations.
Performs other investigative and enforcement duties such as testifying as a Government witness, assisting the U.S. Attorney during the preparation of cases for trial, conducting collateral inquiries, and providing protection to persons and property. Obtains, evaluates, integrates, and recommends action on information items to identify large areas of noncompliance (e.g., major profession, occupation, industry, or wide geographic area). May function as a team leader and/or expert consultant in the information gathering function.
Conducts or participates in enforcement activities such as surveillance, armed escorts, dignitary protection, undercover operations, execution of search and arrest warrants, seizures, etc. Protects the government's interest in enforcement activities. Maintains excellent physical condition in order to conduct investigations, undercover assignments, etc.
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A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to .
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
**Additional Information**
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The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.
This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. Applicants will be referred on a first in, first out basis. Those applicants who are applying earlier in the process will stand a much better chance of being referred for consideration in the selection process.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 11/29/2024 in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 11/29/2024.
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The IRS anticipates filling approximately 50 vacancies. Applicants may apply at any time during the open period. However, applicants are referred on a first-in first-out basis. Qualified applicants applying early and successfully completing the assessment process will be referred before those applying later. Contingent upon funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they become available.
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