Criminal Investigator - Investigation Specialist or Investigation Specialist

Position: Criminal Investigator - Investigation Specialist 2 or Investigation Specialist 3
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* Working Title:

Criminal Investigator*
* ** Job Class:
Investigation Specialist 2 or 3*
* ** Agency:
Revenue Department*
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** Job ** : 96739

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 9/14/2026.

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** Date Posted** : 9/8/2026

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** Closing Date** : 9/21/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** :
Criminal Investigations / Criminal Investigations 1

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Investigation Specialist 2

Salary Range:**  $31.81 - $46.96 / hourly; $66,419 - $98,052 / annually

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** Investigation Specialist 3

Salary Range:**  $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

As a Criminal Investigator for the Minnesota Department of Revenue, you will be responsible for conducting felony-level tax fraud investigations across all state taxes. Your duties will include reviewing and analyzing tax fraud complaints and filings, conducting surveillance, and gathering evidence through interviews and research. You will secure financial records through subpoenas or search warrants, organize and analyze this data to build comprehensive case files, and collaborate with team members and County Attorney offices.

Additionally, you will prepare detailed reports with recommendations for criminal charges to be submitted to city, county, or federal prosecutors. You will also provide ongoing support throughout the criminal court process, including testifying in court and ensuring court-ordered sentencing requirements are monitored and enforced. Coordination with various Revenue divisions to ensure case resolutions are communicated and followed up on will also be a key part of the role.

As needed, you will assist with other division-related tasks assigned by your supervisor or director. This position offers an exciting opportunity to directly contribute to enforcing tax laws and upholding the integrity of Minnesota's tax system.

** This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
** This vacancy is being posted at two job class levels:
Investigation Specialist 2 and Investigation Specialist
3.  Final job class will be determined based on successful applicant's qualifications.

This is a civilian investigator position. It is not a POST certified law enforcement position.

This position will have the option for a hybrid work schedule or full-time in office. A hybrid schedule will be 3-4 per week office days located at the Stassen building in St. Paul, MN. This position requires occasional travel, including overnight stay.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** Minimum Qualifications for*
* ** Investigation Specialist 2:*
* + Associate's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Business Accounting, Finance or related field.

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* Three (3) years of professional experience with one of the following:

+ Criminal investigations (including, but not limited to investigations involving financial crimes such as healthcare fraud, bankruptcy fraud, mortgage fraud, narcotics, embezzlement, insurance fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, forgery, identity theft.)

+ Tax auditing experience .

+ Must have reliable transportation or a valid class D driver's license.

* Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Finance, Accounting, Business or related field may substitute one (1) year of experience.

** Minimum Qualifications for*
* ** Investigation Specialist 3:*
* In addition to the Investigation  2 minimum requirements, one of the following:

+ Experience investigating financial fraud or tax fraud cases and submitting for…