Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) Direct Hire Job at Internal Revenue Service, San Diego, CA

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  • Internal Revenue Service
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Overview Open to U.S. Citizens/Nationals. Direct Hire Authority (DHA) is used for filling positions. The IRS anticipates filling approximately 96 vacancies across multiple locations. Open period: 08/22/2025 to 09/22/2025. Salary: $56,623 to $101,860 per year. Pay scale & grade: GL 7 - 9. Work schedule: Full-time. Service: Competitive. Promotion potential: 13. Remote job: No. Travel: 50% or less may be required. Location: 96 vacancies in various locations (example locations listed in the announcement). This section preserves the factual details without extraneous formatting. Duties The Criminal Investigator plans and conducts investigations relative to criminal statutes of tax administration and financial crimes, including handling information that may involve Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) or Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP). Work includes analyzing complex accounting problems and cross-jurisdictional cases involving multiple entities and international transfers of funds. Performs other investigative and enforcement duties, such as testifying as a government witness, assisting the U.S. Attorney, and conducting collateral inquiries. Obtains, evaluates, integrates, and recommends action on information to identify large areas of noncompliance (e.g., major professions, occupations, industries, or wide geographic areas). Requirements Conditions of employment: Must be a U.S. citizen or national. Medical requirements, physical standards, and vision/hearing standards apply. Must pass a medical examination prior to appointment and meet all medical requirements at the time of initial examination/test. Applicants must meet all qualification standards, including medical requirements. Qualifications: BASIC REQUIREMENTS GL-07: One year of specialized experience at GL-05 or equivalent in a related investigation of criminal violations (e.g., suspected fraud) with duties including collecting, assembling, and developing facts; ability to prepare reports and presentations; ability to analyze and evaluate evidence in accounting/auditing contexts. OR Education substitution: One year of graduate education with at least 15 semester hours in accounting plus 9 semester hours in related fields. OR Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) criteria described in the announcement. GL-09: One year of specialized experience at GL-07 or equivalent, with duties including investigation of criminal violations related to accounting or auditing of business or commercial practices; ability to gather intelligence, analyze data, prepare investigations, and handle complex cases; substitution options with graduate education as described in the announcement. Special requirements: Maximum entry age restrictions, physical and medical requirements, and other eligibility criteria apply. You must meet these requirements to be eligible for Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) 1811 positions. See the announcement for full details. Education For positions with an education requirement or substitutions, submit transcripts or equivalent. A degree from an accredited institution is preferred. Foreign education may be used if credentials are evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education. See the Education section for details. Additional information Probationary period: 3 years. LEAP pay eligibility: 25% of basic pay for irregular overtime. Home-to-work transportation guidelines apply; residence within 50 miles of duty station may be required. You may need to carry/maintain a firearm and complete required training. You must obtain/maintain a high-risk security clearance and a government charge card for business travel. Tour of Duty: Day Shift. Telework: Eligible positions exist; telework eligibility must be approved by the agency and supervisor. Required Documents Online Application – Questionnaire Education – See Education Section Registration/License (If Applicable) – active, current High School Diploma or equivalent Notes: Do not copy specialized experience statements into your resume. Provide all required information to be considered. Pay retention may be offered to current federal employees. How to Apply Direct Hire Public Notice process. Applications remain active through the open period. Referred on a first-in, first-out basis for consideration. Submit documents by 11:59 p.m. ET on 09/22/2025. If online access is difficult, contact the agency for assistance by the deadline. To begin, click Apply Online and follow the prompts to submit documentation via USAJOBS/USA STAFFING as instructed. Agency contact: IRS Cincinnati External. Address: CI - Criminal Investigation, 1111 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20224, US. Next steps Reasonable accommodations are provided on a case-by-case basis. You will receive an acknowledgement after submitting your application. Check USAJOBS for status updates and notifications. If your contact information changes, update it in USAJOBS. The IRS may fill vacancies at listed locations as they become available. #J-18808-Ljbffr Internal Revenue Service

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Full time, Remote work, Work from home, Day shift,

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