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WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (CI) DIVISION?

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IRS-CI Special Agents (SAs) are duly sworn federal law enforcement officers throughout all 50 states and US territories including special agent attachs located in 11 countries.

As a SA, you will combine your accounting

skills with law enforcement skills to investigate financial crimes. SAs fill a unique niche in the federal law enforcement community due to IRS-CI's broad jurisdiction of Title 18 and Title 31 crimes, in addition to our primary tax enforcement mission.

SAs are known for their financial investigative expertise in areas, such as, tax fraud, public corruption, cybercrimes, narcotics, terrorism, and much more.

Today's sophisticated schemes demand the analytical ability of financial investigators to trace transactions through complex financial records.

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

• The special agent plans and conducts investigations relative to criminal statutes of tax administration, financial crimes, and other related offenses, which vary in levels of complexity and scope.
• The majority of the time is spent on investigations involving most or all of the following characteristics : indirect accounting methods often are used to establish evidence;
• investigations may involve precedent setting legal or investigative questions, and have highly complex or unusual accounting problems;

the special agent analyzes information obtained from diversified sources gathered over a wide section of the country; the interrelationship of facts and evidence is difficult to identify because of the numerous holding companies, entities, etc.

involved, including the mixture of legal and illegal activities.

• Performs other investigative and enforcement duties such as testifying as a Government witness, assisting the U.S. Attorney during the preparation of case 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 serve as a team leader and / or expert consultant in the information gathering function.
• Conducts or participates in surveillance, armed escorts, dignitary protection, undercover operations, execution of search and arrest warrants, seizures, etc.

Protects the government's interest in enforcement activities. Maintains good physical condition in order to conduct criminal investigations, surveillance, protective assignments, undercover assignments, etc.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Conditions of Employment

Telework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.

g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program.

Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status.

As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.

S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240))

Undergo a review of prior performance / conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at http : / / www.

irs.gov / (https : / / www.irs.gov / individuals / get-transcript) to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions.

If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.

• Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.

S. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies.

• Relocation expenses - No.
• A 3 year probationary period with limited appeal rights is required.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service.

One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month / year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

You must meet the following requirements by the losing date of this announcement OR time of referral :

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS :

GRADE 11 Level : You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Government.

Specialized experience is experience in or related to investigation of criminal violations that provided the specific competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.

This law enforcement experience must have been acquired in investigative work related to the Accounting or Auditing of business or commercial practices of subjects investigated.

Qualifying experience is law enforcement experience which demonstrates knowledge of accounting and legal principles to assess investigative options and use innovative approaches or methods of proof to overcome complex accounting issues related to criminal activities that can involve piecing together financial information that may be located in several venues both domestic and international.

• Examples of qualifying law enforcement experience include conducting criminal investigations involving federal tax and / or money laundering violations including one or more of the following : Indirect methods of proof;
• utilization of multiple nominees, bank accounts, and / or entities; utilization of alter ego and / or sham corporations;

multiple judicial districts and / or targets; and / or other financial investigations (money laundering).

Specialized experience must have included Federal Law Enforcement experience in leading and effecting Federal enforcement actions including search, seizure, and arrest warrants.

You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows : a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in any field of study that included or was supplemented by at least 15 semester hours in accounting, and 9 semester hours from among the following or closely related fields : finance, economics, business law, tax law, or money and banking.

an LL.M., if related.

GRADE 12 LEVEL : You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Government.

Specialized experience is experience in or related to investigation of criminal violations that provided the specific competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.

This law enforcement experience must have been acquired in investigative work related to the Accounting or Auditing of business or commercial practices of subjects investigated.

Qualifying experience is law enforcement experience which demonstrates knowledge of accounting and legal principles to assess investigative options and use innovative approaches or methods of proof to overcome complex accounting issues related to criminal activities that can involve piecing together financial information that may be located in several venues both domestic and international.

• Examples of qualifying law enforcement experience include conducting criminal investigations involving federal tax and / or money laundering violations including one or more of the following : Indirect methods of proof;
• utilization of multiple nominees, bank accounts, and / or entities; utilization of alter ego and / or sham corporations;

multiple judicial districts and / or targets; and / or other financial investigations (money laundering). Specialized experience must have included Federal Law Enforcement experience in leading and effecting Federal enforcement actions including search, seizure, and arrest warrants.

MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE : Provisions of Public Law 93-950 and Public Law 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for original appointments to a law enforcement officer position within the Federal government.

The date immediately preceding your 37th birthday is the final date of referral for selection. This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.

S.C. Section 8336 (c) provisions and preference eligible veterans.

You must pass a medical examination prior to being appointed. This position requires moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather.

Manual dexterity with free motion of fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must function sufficiently in order for applicants to perform the duties satisfactorily.

Vision : Near vision, corrected or uncorrected, must be sufficient to read Jaeger type 2 at 14 inches. Normal depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to distinguish shades of color-by-color plate tests are required.

If you have undergone refractive surgery, you must meet Treasury approved requirements, including documentation that you have passed exam and protocol testing.

The earliest the refractive surgery evaluation can be performed is : three months post Laser in Situ Keratomileusis (Lasik);

Uncorrected distant vision must test 20 / 200, and corrected vision must test 20 / 20 in one eye, and 20 / 30 in the other.

Hearing : Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 30 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges.

You must be able to hear the whispered voice at 15 feet with each ear without the use of a hearing aid.

Other Medical Requirements : You must possess emotional and mental stability. Any condition that would hinder full, efficient performance of the duties of this position or that would cause an individual to be a hazard to himself / herself or to others is disqualifying.

All the medical requirements MUST be met at the time of initial examination / test. Applicants failing to meet the medical requirements at the time of their initial examination / test will be considered ineligible for the position.

Applicants for all Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) 1811 positions must meet all GS-1811 Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) Qualification Standards, including Medical Requirements, please see http : / / www.

opm.gov / qualifications / Standards / IORs / gs1800 / 1811b.htm.

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.

An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

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 Department of Education Accreditation page.

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 here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Additional information

• Have salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must certify registration with Selective Service System or exemption.
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• Salary range reflects min-max locality pay for all locations listed and will be adjusted for selected duty location. Pay tables : Law Enforcement Officer.
• Work irregular and recurring overtime on evenings, nights, and weekends resulting in an average of 50 hours per week over the calendar year, per Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) regulations.
• Commuting distance for Law Enforcement Availability Pay (Required). IAW Title 5 CFR 550.182(D) the agency must determine that a criminal investigator is generally / reasonably accessible to perform unscheduled duty based on the needs of the agency.

The provisions of Treasury Directive 74-06 Home-to-Work Transportation Controls paragraph 3(d) require that special agents reside within 50 miles of their official duty station to be considered for Home-to-Work transportation (only granted / waived by Treasury).

• Drug test with negative result is required prior to appointment and subject to random drug testing.
• Possess / maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license on appointment.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report w / i 30 days of appointment and annually afterward.
• Sign a mobility agreement.
• Carry / use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is mandatory. Ineligible for this position if ever convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless pardoned or conviction was expunged / set aside.
• Complete / previously completed the Criminal Investigation Training Program (CITP) course(s) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA.
• Complete a pre-employment medical examination by an authorized Government physician; be determined physically fit to perform strenuous physically demanding duties.
• Undergo regular physical examinations to maintain a level of physical fitness IAW the standards / policies of this agency.
• Employment of any candidate selected for this position may be conditional on classification and / or audit of federal tax returns (may include up to 2 years of returns).
• Employment of any candidate selected for this position will be conditional on obtaining / maintaining a High-Risk Security Clearance.
• Obtain / use Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.

Selections will be based on business needs, with consideration given to location preference. Though many locations may be listed, you will be limited to a maximum of five (5) location choices.

Please consider each location carefully when applying and make your selections in priority / preference order. If you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that location will become your official post of duty.

This is an open continuous announcement. 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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Last updated : 2024-04-23