Job Responsibilities
Who We Are
At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. Offering excellent benefits, hybrid work schedules, 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. Open the door to a career at the SCDOR and discover why 93% of our employees see how their work contributes to the SCDOR’s success—by collecting 95% of South Carolina’s general fund, our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community.
Learn more about why you should join our team at dor.sc.gov/careers.
We Are Looking For Teammates Who Are
- Detail-oriented professionals who can analyze financial records, identify discrepancies, and connect information from multiple sources
- Curious and analytical thinkers who enjoy researching complex issues
- Organized professionals who can manage sensitive information, maintain accurate records, and balance multiple priorities
- Effective communicators who can document findings clearly and interact professionally with a variety of stakeholders
- Objective professionals who can maintain confidentiality, evaluate information impartially, and support investigations with integrity and professionalism
What You Will Do
You will provide investigative and analytical support relative to the enforcement of the criminal tax statutes and related financial crimes in order to encourage and achieve voluntary compliance by taxpayers under South Carolina's tax laws.
Primary Job Duties Include
- Conducting ongoing research to identify new information or sources of information
- Analyzing records and evidence including financial statements, bank records, general ledgers, invoices, and tax returns
- Maintaining official case files throughout investigations
- Collecting information obtained from electronic databases, public records, and financial institutions that involve subjects of investigations
- Providing spreadsheets and analytical reports summarizing information surrounding investigations
- Investigating complaints, inquiries, or violations of South Carolina laws or regulations
- Conducting inspections or surveillances of businesses and individuals
- Coordinating, planning, and assisting with witness interviews and affidavits
- Serving as a witness or corroborator of interviews
- Assisting in the preparation for trials by reviewing witness testimony, analyzing evidence, and coordinating witnesses
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Minimum and Additional Requirements
- A high school diploma and experience conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties
or
Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- Required to attend and complete the CLASS 3 basic law enforcement certification program at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
- Travel as needed is required and minimal overnight travel required
Preferred Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties
- An associate's degree and four years of experience conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties
or
- A high school diploma and six years of experience conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties
Additional Comments
- EEO: The SCDOR is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation.
- Hours: Work hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week).
- Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR.
- Office location: Depending on space availability, you may have the option to choose which SCDOR office you work in (Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, or Rock Hill.).
Ready to apply?
- Apply online and complete the application fully, including all current and previous work history and education.
- You may submit a resume, but it will not be considered as a substitute for completing the entire application.
- Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted to complete an aptitude or skills assessment and personality profile (using Criteria Corp) and may be contacted to complete a one-way virtual interview (using Spark Hire).
- Candidates selected for hire are required to comply with all SCDOR tax requirements and are subject to a National Criminal Background Check, which includes fingerprinting.
Benefits For State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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How did you hear about the SCDOR as a potential employer? Select all that apply.
- LinkedIn
- Other social media
- South Carolina Careers: careers.sc.gov
- Other on-line job board
- College/university career fair or website
- ReveNews (SCDOR's email newsletter)
- SCDOR Call Center
- Current or former SCDOR employee
- Other (please specify below)
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If applicable, what other source did you use to hear about us as a potential employer?
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Please type in your full legal name (First, Middle, Last) as it appears on your Social Security Card.
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Please type your preferred name (nickname) to be used on your work accounts and employee ID.
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Are you currently employed by the SCDOR?
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Select your highest level of education.
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Associate's degree
- High school diploma or GED
- None of the above
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How many years of experience do you have performing patrol or investigative duties with a public law enforcement agency?
- 6 years or more
- 4 - 5 years
- 2 - 3 years
- Less than 2 years
- No experience performing patrol or investigative duties with a public law enforcement agency
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Do you have a valid driver’s license?
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Do you have experience with digital forensics conducting data extractions and analytics with law enforcement?
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Which office location is your preference?
- Columbia
- Charleston
- Florence
- Greenville
- Myrtle Beach
- Rock Hill
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