Revenue Crimes Specialist Trainee​/Revenue Crimes Specialist Trainee​/Revenue Crimes Spec

Revenue Crimes Specialist Trainee 1 / Revenue Crimes Specialist Trainee 2 / Revenue Crimes Specialist 1

Join to apply for the Revenue Crimes Specialist Trainee 1 / Revenue Crimes Specialist Trainee 2 / Revenue Crimes Specialist 1 role at New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.

This range is provided by New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $53,764.00/yr - $85,138.00/yr.

• Candidate will be designated as a peace officer and must be a United States Citizen, reside, and maintain permanent residency in New York State, and must have a valid New York State Driver License.
• Once selected, must be able to successfully complete a Peace Officer Academy.
• All Revenue Crimes Specialist/Trainee candidates are required to meet physical, medical, and psychological standards. Candidates must submit to a complete background check including credit, criminal history, tax compliance, residence checks, reference interviews, and other relevant issues.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a valid New York State pistol permit to carry a service weapon.
• Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title. Pre‑employment screening will include testing for cannabis and may be the basis for disqualification in the hiring process, and removal from employment.

Note:

Appointment to each level of the 2‑year traineeship will depend on which minimum qualifications are met. You may qualify to be appointed into the Trainee 1, Trainee 2, or journey level.

• Revenue Crimes Specialist Trainee 1:
  Associates degree and two years’ experience in conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime and/or conducting related field investigations of criminal activities which includes establishing a chain of evidence.
• Revenue Crimes Specialist Trainee 2:
  Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime and/or conducting related field investigations of criminal activities which includes establishing a chain of evidence; OR
• Associates degree and three years’ experience in conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime and/or conducting related field investigations of criminal activities which includes establishing a chain of evidence.
• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime and/or conducting related field investigations of criminal activities which includes establishing a chain of evidence; OR
• Associate's degree in criminal justice and four years of experience in conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime and/or conducting related field investigations of criminal activities which includes establishing a chain of evidence; OR
• Six years of experience in conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime and/or conducting related field investigations of criminal activities which includes establishing a chain of evidence.

Under the guidance of an RCS‑2 or above, the RCS‑1 reports directly to an RCS‑2, conducting investigative activities as assigned. The incumbent must be able to perform the following

Essential Functions:

• Plan and conduct investigations which identify illegal activities designed to evade the New York State Tax Law by using effective organizational skills, tact, and diplomacy while performing with the highest level of integrity.
• Utilize investigatory techniques, and knowledge of investigative principles, including surveillance, witness/target interviews, financial record and database analysis to advance investigations and obtain evidence of tax crimes.
• Familiarity with New York State Tax Law, Penal Law and Criminal Procedure Laws.
• Write detailed narrative reports of investigative activities and make appropriate updates to the case management system while maintaining a case load.
• Utilize Department databases to identify, locate, and interview individuals related to investigations.
• Facilitate arrest/enforcement activities.
• Perform…