ATLANTA — IRS Criminal Investigation has launched a national recruitment campaign to hire new special agents to combat financial crimes.
The recruitment push is aimed at handling an increasing demand for investigators as tax fraud, money laundering and other financial offenses become more complex.
IRS-CI operates as the law enforcement branch of the Internal Revenue Service and is the only federal agency with investigative authority over criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code.
The agency’s Atlanta Field Office covers regional operations across four Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi.
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“IRS Criminal Investigation special agents are building rewarding and challenging careers that make a real difference for taxpayers and the nation,” Demetrius Hardeman, Special Agent in Charge of the Atlanta Field Office, said. “Agents work every day to protect the integrity of the tax system and ensure fairness for all. Those who are committed to public service and ready to tackle complex financial investigations are encouraged to apply and join this mission-driven agency.”
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IRS-CI currently ranks as the sixth largest federal law enforcement agency in the United States.
Currently, the agency employs 2,189 special agents stationed across 16 U.S. field offices and 13 overseas attaché posts, reporting a federal conviction rate of more than 90%.
External applicants for special agent positions are required to complete a pre-employment assessment as part of the hiring process.
The Office of Personnel Management provides practice assessments and preparation resources through its Applicant Resource Center.
The position includes federal salary and locality pay, specialized training, health care and life insurance options, pension plans and access to the Thrift Savings Plan, according to the agency.
Applications will be accepted through Thursday, the IRS said.
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