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

About the Role

This is a traineeship position with multiple entry points, including Revenue Crimes Specialist Trainee 1, Revenue Crimes Specialist Trainee 2, and Revenue Crimes Specialist 1. Appointment level will depend on meeting specific minimum qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct investigations to identify illegal activities evading New York State Tax Law, using organizational skills, tact, diplomacy, and integrity.
• Utilize investigative techniques and principles, including surveillance, interviews, financial record analysis, and database analysis.
• Write detailed narrative reports of investigative activities and update the case management system.
• Use Department databases to identify, locate, and interview individuals.
• Facilitate arrest/enforcement activities.
• Perform enforcement, regulatory, and licensing investigative field activities.
• 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.
• Conduct regulatory and business premise inspections, and assist in civil enforcement activities.
• Prepare tactical plans.
• Apply for and execute search warrants.
• Carry, safeguard, maintain, qualify with, and use a Department-issued firearm.
• Safely operate Department vehicles.
• Adhere to Department and Division policies, including attendance, leave, outside employment, and personal weapon ownership.
• Complete all mandatory and assigned training.
• Act as a team member, collaborating with other investigators, auditors, attorneys, and law enforcement agencies.
• Interact with others respectfully, honestly, clearly, and with cultural awareness.
• Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accept accountability for job responsibilities.
• Take direction from the District Office Management Team.
• Travel, including overnight, for investigations, training, and official business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• United States Citizen.
• Must reside and maintain permanent residency in New York State.
• Must possess a valid New York State Driver License.
• Must be eligible for appointment as a New York State Peace Officer.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid New York State pistol permit to carry a service weapon.
• Cannabis use is not permitted. Pre-employment screening will include testing for cannabis.
• Must be able to meet physical, medical, and psychological standards.
• Must submit to a complete background check, including credit, criminal history, tax compliance, residence checks, and reference interviews.
• Must be able to successfully complete a Peace Officer Academy.

Qualifications

Revenue Crimes Specialist Trainee 1

• Bachelor’s degree; OR
• Associate’s degree and two years’ experience in conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime, and/or related field investigations of criminal activities (including 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 related field investigations of criminal activities (including establishing a chain of evidence); OR
• Associate’s degree and three years’ experience in conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime, and/or related field investigations of criminal activities (including establishing a chain of evidence).

Revenue Crimes Specialist 1

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime, and/or related field investigations of criminal activities (including 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 related field investigations of criminal activities (including establishing a chain of evidence); OR
• Six years of experience in conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime, and/or related field investigations of criminal activities (including establishing a chain of evidence).

Familiarity with

• New York State Tax Law
• Penal Law
• Criminal Procedure Laws