Special Investigator

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Pre-tax savings accounts
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs : military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• 9 Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-the-job training programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Position Summary :

This position provides review, analysis and investigation of reports of suspected violations of tax laws from the point of suspicion / allegation to the conclusion of any administrative or criminal proceedings.

Responsibilities include research / validation of account activities through technical data mining including the analysis of tax returns, financial records, employment records, corporate organizations and the history of legal and collections actions to determine compliance with tax laws.

Investigations often require in person or over the phone interviews of reporting parties and witnesses as well as field visits, surveillance and in person interviews of suspects.

Prepares detailed investigative reports and compiles evidence to support referrals for administrative remedies or to present the case for possible criminal prosecution.

Criminal case preparation requires writing detailed reports that follow professional and organizational guidelines to explain complex details of the case in relationship to evidence provided.

Works directly with Office of Special Investigations (OSI) Special Agents and prosecuting attorneys on criminal tax cases and testifies in criminal court proceedings if necessary.

Provides tax analysis and research support for other OSI investigations that involve crimes against the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR).

Assists other state government and outside law enforcement agencies as a tax matter expert on collaborative or joint investigations.

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Qualifications :

Education : High school diploma or equivalent.

Licensing & Certification : Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license to perform the essential functions of this position.

Minimum Qualifications : Two years investigating, fact finding, accounting, auditing, or enforcing state tax laws, regulations, or policies.

Education in communications, business administration or criminal justice may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Satisfactory results of an extensive background check.

Preferred Experience : Ability to verbally communicate professionally and effectively in stressful situations. Effective and professional writing skills with the ability to prepare detailed, complex reports that clearly explain and relate facts and evidence.

Should possess personal characteristics that include a very personable demeanor that can function with total commitment both on a team and an individual level with highly developed levels of self-motivation, self-initiative, accountability, responsibility, detail-orientation, who can prioritize and execute on multiple and frequently changing priorities.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements : KBI and FBI fingerprint required due to access to Federal Tax Information files in KDOR systems and due to the position requiring use, contact with and ability to request sensitive Criminal History Record Information.