Criminal Tax Enforcement Investigator Trainee (REVENUE SPECIAL AGENT TRAINEE)

Position Overview

Would you like to work for a professional organization that provides steady hours and an exceptional benefits package? How about a workplace with career and personal growth opportunities? Then consider working for the Illinois Department of Revenue. We are hiring three (3) Criminal Tax Enforcement Investigator Trainees (Revenue Special Agent Trainees) in the Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) for our Southern Cook County location. This position is responsible for the criminal investigation of tax fraud and financial crimes during the first year of employment. The case work is designed to assist the trainee in developing the broad knowledge, understanding and practical skills necessary to perform the duties of a Revenue Special Agent. Following successful completion of the applicable training period(s), this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule subject to operational needs and employee performance.  If you are a strong communicator with good attention to detail and have critical thinking skills, then we want you!  Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Apply now before time runs out!

The benefits of working at Department of Revenue include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick, or personal leave, thirteen holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life).

Essential Functions

• Under immediate supervision, for a period of twelve (12) months, participates in an Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) sponsored training program receiving training and controlled working assignments which are designed to develop broad knowledge, understanding and practical skills necessary to perform the duties of a journeyman Revenue Special Agent.
• Conducts IDOR investigative assignments of increasing difficulty for the purpose of gaining experience and developing working skills.
• Receives formal classroom training which includes instruction in tax laws enforced by the Department, use of firearms, investigative techniques available to investigating Agents, rules of evidence applicable to courts in criminal cases and controlling court decisions, preparation of reports, investigative procedures applicable to criminal tax evasion and fraud cases, administrative procedures, standards and rules of conduct, and other matters pertaining to criminal investigations.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires equivalent to the completion of four years of college; up to two years of police investigative or law enforcement experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the college training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience using methods and techniques of criminal investigations.
• Two (2) years of experience preparing properly documented reports.
• Two (2) years of experience working with accounting and auditing principles and practices.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to successfully complete a tax compliance and comprehensive background check, POWER fitness test, drug screen and psychological evaluation.
• Requires successful completion of the firearms qualification course during the first 12 months of employment.
• Requires successful completion of a firearms qualification course twice a year.
• Requires the successful completion of a basic law enforcement training program during the first 12 months of employment, if a waiver is not obtained.
• Requires the ability to become LEADS certified upon hire and stay certified while employed.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet, etc.
• Requires the ability to drive, secure and maintain a State/Revenue issued vehicle.
• Requires ability to maintain compliance in good standing with all statutorily mandated training requirements and reporting as outlined by ILETSB.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency Statement

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is responsible for administering the state's tax laws and collecting taxes in a fair, consistent, and efficient manner. Their goal is to provide accurate, timely, and reliable funding and information to both state and local communities. By implementing best practices, IDOR works to continuously improve and enhance accuracy, efficiency, and productivity across all areas of operations and tax administration. In doing so, they aim to earn respect, deliver value, and serve as a trusted source of information for the public.

IDOR is a professional governmental entity that prioritizes its employees and actively invests in their success through comprehensive training and engagement. As the proud Platinum recipient of the 2026 Bell Seal for workplace mental health, IDOR cultivates an environment that encourages open dialogue and collaboration on mental health issues. With a strong commitment to diversity—both culturally and professionally—IDOR believes that this inclusive approach leads to a more productive workplace, ultimately benefiting the citizens and taxpayers of Illinois.