Special Agent

About the role

At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. Offering excellent benefits, training plans, tuition assistance, and self-development opportunities, we are a trustworthy partner to our customers and an innovative workplace that supports work-life balance and empowers our employees to reach their highest potential.

We are looking for analytical thinkers who can examine financial information and identify inconsistencies, detail-oriented professionals who can maintain accurate records and clearly document investigative findings, strong communicators who can interview others and clearly present complex information, individuals who can work independently and as part of a team, and those willing to work protective services/security detail as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex tax and financial crime investigations using auditing, forensic accounting, and law enforcement techniques
• Collect, document, and preserve evidence through search warrants, surveillance, interviews, financial records, and other investigative methods
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports that summarize financial findings, evidence, and conclusions for criminal cases
• Prepare and serve arrest warrants, make arrests, transport suspects, and participate in booking and bond hearing procedures
• Provide support for criminal prosecutions, including preparing case files for prosecutorial review, assisting attorneys with case and trial preparation, and presenting evidence and sworn testimony in court proceedings
• Plan and provide training to other agents on investigative techniques, case organization, law enforcement equipment, and related topics
• Provide training and presentations to agency staff and external audiences on criminal tax enforcement and investigative matters
• Perform protective service and security functions to help ensure the safety of SCDOR employees, visitors, facilities, and property

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis (academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning)
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to pass a credit check, psychological evaluation, reading comprehension test, and a medical screening
• Must attend and successfully complete the basic law enforcement certification program at the SC Criminal Justice Academy if not already certified
• Must be able to obtain an SC Constable Commission I, as required by SLED

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree with 12 semester hours in accounting and four years of accounting, auditing, or law enforcement experience
• Knowledge of SC criminal code provisions
• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and tax law

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package
• Training plans and tuition assistance
• Self-development opportunities
• Work-life balance support

Schedule

Work hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week).

Additional Information

• This position is part of an SCDOR Training Plan, which provides learning opportunities that support career growth
• You will work in a trainee mode alongside senior level agents to learn the process for developing non-complex cases
• Depending on space availability, you may have the option of choosing which SCDOR office you work in (Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Beaufort, or Rock Hill)