Tax Criminal Investigations Agent
State of Ohio, Frankfort, KY, United States
Organization
Taxation
Contact Information Agency Contact Name and Information : Ali Barton - Allison.Barton@tax.ohio.gov
For all other inquiries please contact the HR Mainline at 614-466-3020 or email the staffing team at HRStaffing@tax.ohio.gov
Primary Location United States of America-OHIO
Compensation $29.87 - $39.62
Schedule Full-time
Union Unit 2
Primary Job Skill Law Enforcement
Technical Skills Law Enforcement
Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Teamwork
Agency Overview Creating a seamless and user-centric experience for all Ohio Taxpayers
The Ohio Department of Taxation is responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. Guided by our Mission Statement, we are ONE TEAM providing education, innovation, outreach, and exceptional service to our customers through courtesy, accuracy, and responsiveness in each interaction. Taxation is committed to building a strong and skilled workforce. We invest in the development of each employee through comprehensive training, a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), tuition reimbursement, health and wellness programs, work‑life balance initiatives, and opportunities for career advancement.
Job Description Taxation is looking for a professional, driven, and promotable candidate who is service minded to join our team—if this sounds like you, continue reading below to learn more about this career opportunity with Taxation!
The Tax Criminal Investigations Division is looking to fill one (1) Tax Criminal Investigations Agent position to work in the Central Region of the State.
Responsibilities
Conduct criminal investigations of tax violations.
Gather evidence, perform surveillance, undercover operations, and interviews.
Serve warrants and testify in court proceedings.
Access and analyze data from law enforcement databases.
Prepare detailed case reports and support legal prosecutions.
Conduct tax inspections, deliver assessments, and assist with audits.
Residency Requirement All applicants interested in working in the Central Region must reside in or border the region to be considered for this position. The Central Region encompasses the following counties:
Allen
Athens
Belmont
Crawford
Delaware
Defiance
Erie
Fairfield
Franklin
Fulton
Gallia
Guernsey
Hancock
Hardin
Henry
Hocking
Huron
Jackson
Knox
Lawrence
Licking
Lucas
Madison
Marion
Meigs
Monroe
Morgan
Morrow
Muskingum
Noble
Ottawa
Paulding
Perry
Pickaway
Pike
Putnam
Richland
Ross
Sandusky
Scioto
Seneca
Union
Van Wert
Vinton
Washington
Williams
Wood
Wyandot
Technical Requirements Note: This is a law enforcement position. Applicants must possess and submit a valid OPOTA certificate to be considered for this position. Failure to attach a copy of your OPOTA certificate may result in disqualification and/or a delay in the processing of your application.
To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process, please contact ADA Coordinator J.D. Hawkins by phone: 614-387-1782 or by email: Accessibility@tax.ohio.gov.
A full Position Description will be provided during the interview process.
Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website. Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications To be considered for this position, applicants must possess and document the following minimum qualifications on their applications:
Possession of an active certificate for having successfully completed an approved Ohio basic peace officer training program (OPOTA certificate issued by the Attorney General), or completion of 20 years of active duty as a peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of the Ohio Revised Code. Applicants must attach a scanned copy of your OPOTA certificate to this application before submitting.
Either 2 years’ training or 2 years’ experience in law enforcement or a comparable field (e.g., a criminal justice associate's degree or 2 years’ experience as a law enforcement agent). Applicants with relevant degrees must attach unofficial academic transcripts to their application before submitting.
A valid driver’s license. Applicants must attach a legible, scanned copy of their driver’s license to this application before submitting.
OR equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
NOTE: You must attach documentation of your valid OPOTA certificate, driver’s license, and academic transcripts (if necessary) to this application to be considered for this position. Certificates documenting completion of an approved basic peace officer training program must be issued by the Ohio Attorney General.
Probationary Period Probationary period is one year. The final applicant must successfully pass background checks required by appointing authority. The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 123:1-76-09 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
Training and Development Requirements Requires travel; operates police-type emergency vehicle; exposed to confined areas when conducting surveillance for hours; may be exposed to physical harm during raids & searches & while serving warrants & subpoenas; exposed to varying weather conditions & fluctuations in working hours while making arrest; requires working undercover or covertly.
NOTE: Applicants/Incumbents subject to enforcement background checks and safety sensitive pre‑employment & random drug testing.
Supplemental Information Selection Process
When a position becomes available a job vacancy notification is posted.
The vacancy notice lists the required qualifications, skills, abilities required and duties of the position according to the class specification and position description.
Applications are reviewed to ensure they meet the minimum qualifications.
Qualified applicants are contacted and an interview is scheduled.
All interview questions must be approved through Human Resources to ensure job relatedness.
Applicants are verbally advised of the structured interview process.
At the conclusion of the interview an estimate is given regarding the expected duration of the remaining steps of the selection process.
Based on the results of the structured interviews, the Chief of Criminal Investigations makes a recommendation and sends it to Human Resources Administrator.
Approval is contingent upon the completion of all background investigations, medical, psychological and drug testing examinations.
The E.E.O. Officer will also review the recommendation.
The Tax Commissioner has the final authority to approve the selection.
All applicants meeting minimum qualifications and not selected are notified in writing by HR.
Applications remain active in this agency for six months.
ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug‑Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
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Contact Information Agency Contact Name and Information : Ali Barton - Allison.Barton@tax.ohio.gov
For all other inquiries please contact the HR Mainline at 614-466-3020 or email the staffing team at HRStaffing@tax.ohio.gov
Primary Location United States of America-OHIO
Compensation $29.87 - $39.62
Schedule Full-time
Union Unit 2
Primary Job Skill Law Enforcement
Technical Skills Law Enforcement
Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Teamwork
Agency Overview Creating a seamless and user-centric experience for all Ohio Taxpayers
The Ohio Department of Taxation is responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. Guided by our Mission Statement, we are ONE TEAM providing education, innovation, outreach, and exceptional service to our customers through courtesy, accuracy, and responsiveness in each interaction. Taxation is committed to building a strong and skilled workforce. We invest in the development of each employee through comprehensive training, a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), tuition reimbursement, health and wellness programs, work‑life balance initiatives, and opportunities for career advancement.
Job Description Taxation is looking for a professional, driven, and promotable candidate who is service minded to join our team—if this sounds like you, continue reading below to learn more about this career opportunity with Taxation!
The Tax Criminal Investigations Division is looking to fill one (1) Tax Criminal Investigations Agent position to work in the Central Region of the State.
Responsibilities
Conduct criminal investigations of tax violations.
Gather evidence, perform surveillance, undercover operations, and interviews.
Serve warrants and testify in court proceedings.
Access and analyze data from law enforcement databases.
Prepare detailed case reports and support legal prosecutions.
Conduct tax inspections, deliver assessments, and assist with audits.
Residency Requirement All applicants interested in working in the Central Region must reside in or border the region to be considered for this position. The Central Region encompasses the following counties:
Allen
Athens
Belmont
Crawford
Delaware
Defiance
Erie
Fairfield
Franklin
Fulton
Gallia
Guernsey
Hancock
Hardin
Henry
Hocking
Huron
Jackson
Knox
Lawrence
Licking
Lucas
Madison
Marion
Meigs
Monroe
Morgan
Morrow
Muskingum
Noble
Ottawa
Paulding
Perry
Pickaway
Pike
Putnam
Richland
Ross
Sandusky
Scioto
Seneca
Union
Van Wert
Vinton
Washington
Williams
Wood
Wyandot
Technical Requirements Note: This is a law enforcement position. Applicants must possess and submit a valid OPOTA certificate to be considered for this position. Failure to attach a copy of your OPOTA certificate may result in disqualification and/or a delay in the processing of your application.
To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process, please contact ADA Coordinator J.D. Hawkins by phone: 614-387-1782 or by email: Accessibility@tax.ohio.gov.
A full Position Description will be provided during the interview process.
Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website. Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications To be considered for this position, applicants must possess and document the following minimum qualifications on their applications:
Possession of an active certificate for having successfully completed an approved Ohio basic peace officer training program (OPOTA certificate issued by the Attorney General), or completion of 20 years of active duty as a peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of the Ohio Revised Code. Applicants must attach a scanned copy of your OPOTA certificate to this application before submitting.
Either 2 years’ training or 2 years’ experience in law enforcement or a comparable field (e.g., a criminal justice associate's degree or 2 years’ experience as a law enforcement agent). Applicants with relevant degrees must attach unofficial academic transcripts to their application before submitting.
A valid driver’s license. Applicants must attach a legible, scanned copy of their driver’s license to this application before submitting.
OR equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
NOTE: You must attach documentation of your valid OPOTA certificate, driver’s license, and academic transcripts (if necessary) to this application to be considered for this position. Certificates documenting completion of an approved basic peace officer training program must be issued by the Ohio Attorney General.
Probationary Period Probationary period is one year. The final applicant must successfully pass background checks required by appointing authority. The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 123:1-76-09 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
Training and Development Requirements Requires travel; operates police-type emergency vehicle; exposed to confined areas when conducting surveillance for hours; may be exposed to physical harm during raids & searches & while serving warrants & subpoenas; exposed to varying weather conditions & fluctuations in working hours while making arrest; requires working undercover or covertly.
NOTE: Applicants/Incumbents subject to enforcement background checks and safety sensitive pre‑employment & random drug testing.
Supplemental Information Selection Process
When a position becomes available a job vacancy notification is posted.
The vacancy notice lists the required qualifications, skills, abilities required and duties of the position according to the class specification and position description.
Applications are reviewed to ensure they meet the minimum qualifications.
Qualified applicants are contacted and an interview is scheduled.
All interview questions must be approved through Human Resources to ensure job relatedness.
Applicants are verbally advised of the structured interview process.
At the conclusion of the interview an estimate is given regarding the expected duration of the remaining steps of the selection process.
Based on the results of the structured interviews, the Chief of Criminal Investigations makes a recommendation and sends it to Human Resources Administrator.
Approval is contingent upon the completion of all background investigations, medical, psychological and drug testing examinations.
The E.E.O. Officer will also review the recommendation.
The Tax Commissioner has the final authority to approve the selection.
All applicants meeting minimum qualifications and not selected are notified in writing by HR.
Applications remain active in this agency for six months.
ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug‑Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
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