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South Carolina Department of Revenue

Special Agent in Charge

South Carolina Department of Revenue, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228

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We are looking for teammates who are:

Knowledgeable about tax crimes and fraud detection

Effective communicators who can confidently engage with staff, leadership, and external partners

Adept at navigating complex investigations with sound judgment, attention to detail, and adherence to legal procedures

Experienced in building and maintaining effective relationships with other law enforcement agencies and legal entities

Driven to lead with integrity and set the standard for professionalism in law enforcement

Strong analytical and critical thinkers

What you will do: You will plan, coordinate, and direct criminal financial crimes investigation and agency protective services operations, overseeing complex financial analysis, financial records examination, and law enforcement activities supporting the South Carolina Department of Revenue.

Primary job duties include:

Overseeing and directing complex financial crime investigations, applying advanced auditing, forensic accounting, and tax-law expertise

Ensuring investigative integrity, validating analytical methods, and providing guidance on fraud detection and evidential standards

Overseeing and directing the protective and administrative operations of protective services

Working directly with the Deputy Director of our Audit, Licensing & Enforcement Division, developing and implementing criminal investigative audit strategy to include budgeting, staffing, and long-range planning

Reviewing, approving, and preparing detailed financial crime reports, including complex audit findings and reports of investigations

Supporting the prosecution of tax crime cases, coordinating with the Attorney General and the Solicitor’s office, preparing expert financial testimony, and ensuring investigative audits meet evidential and reporting standards required for successful litigation

Recruiting, hiring, supervising, and training investigative and protective services personnel

Minimum requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, finance, or insurance and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation or analysis

Additional requirements:

A valid driver’s license

Requires in-state travel, including occasional overnight stays

You will be required to attend and complete the basic law enforcement certification program at the SC Criminal Justice Academy within 12 months of employment

Must be able to obtain an SC Constable Commission I, as required by SLED

Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Preferred qualifications

A minimum of eighteen semester hours in accounting and six years of experience in tax or auditing

Advanced degree in business, taxation, government administration, or organizational leadership

Experience supervising law enforcement personnel

Certified law officer

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