New York State Department of Taxation and Finance · 4 hours ago
Revenue Crimes Specialist Trainee 1 / Revenue Crimes Specialist Trainee 2 / Revenue Crimes Specialist 1
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$54K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expThe New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is seeking a Revenue Crimes Specialist to conduct investigations related to tax crimes and white collar crime. The role involves planning and conducting investigations, utilizing investigatory techniques, and providing support during court proceedings.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 enforcement, regulatory, and licensing investigative field actives
Engage in undercover work
Draft and issue subpoenas, criminal summonses, and desk appearance tickets
Establish, maintain, and preserve evidence and the chain of custody
Testify in court and administrative hearings
Provide investigative support to prosecutors during trial preparation and court proceedings
Conduct regulatory inspections, business premise inspections, and assist in civil enforcement activities
Prepare tactical plans
Apply for and execute search warrants
Maintain a valid New York State driver license, pistol permit, and New York State peace officer status
Appropriately carry, safeguard, maintain, qualify with, and -if necessary- use Department-issued firearm
Safely operate Department vehicles in accordance with all policies and applicable laws
Adhere to and comply with Department and Division policies, including attendance and leave rules, outside employment and personal weapon ownership
Successfully and timely complete all mandatory and assigned training
Act as team member, working with other investigators, auditors, and attorneys within the Department, and with outside law enforcement agencies and prosecuting agencies on investigations and during joint enforcement activities
Interact with others in a respectful, honest, clear, and culturally aware manner
Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
Accept full accountability for success in carrying out job responsibilities
Take direction from the District Office Management Team
Travel, including overnight, for investigations, training, and other official business
And other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Candidate must reside in and maintain New York State residency during and at the start of employment
Candidates must be eligible for appointment as a New York State Peace Officer as established under New York State Criminal Procedure Law
Once selected, candidate must be able to fulfil and successfully complete a Peace Officer Academy
Candidate is required to meet physical, medical, and psychological standards established for the position
Bachelor's degree ; OR 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
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
Company
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Our mission is to efficiently collect tax revenues in support of State services and programs while acting with integrity and fairness in the administration of the tax laws of New York State.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lauren Grasso
Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Valerie DeBerry
Chief Human Resources Officer
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