Job Details

Working Title: Criminal Investigator
Job Class: Investigation Specialist 2 or 3
Agency: Revenue Department

• Job ID: 96739
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 9/14/2026.
• Date Posted: 9/8/2026
• Closing Date: 9/21/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Criminal Investigations / Criminal Investigations 1
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Investigation Specialist 2Salary Range: $31.81 - $46.96 / hourly; $66,419 - $98,052 / annually
• Investigation Specialist 3Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

Job Summary

As a Criminal Investigator for the Minnesota Department of Revenue, you will be responsible for conducting felony-level tax fraud investigations across all state taxes. Your duties will include reviewing and analyzing tax fraud complaints and filings, conducting surveillance, and gathering evidence through interviews and research. You will secure financial records through subpoenas or search warrants, organize and analyze this data to build comprehensive case files, and collaborate with team members and County Attorney offices. Additionally, you will prepare detailed reports with recommendations for criminal charges to be submitted to city, county, or federal prosecutors. You will also provide ongoing support throughout the criminal court process, including testifying in court and ensuring court-ordered sentencing requirements are monitored and enforced. Coordination with various Revenue divisions to ensure case resolutions are communicated and followed up on will also be a key part of the role. As needed, you will assist with other division-related tasks assigned by your supervisor or director. This position offers an exciting opportunity to directly contribute to enforcing tax laws and upholding the integrity of Minnesota's tax system.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.T his vacancy is being posted at two job class levels: Investigation Specialist 2 and Investigation Specialist 3. Final job class will be determined based on successful applicant's qualifications.

This is a civilian investigator position. It is not a POST certified law enforcement position.

This position will have the option for a hybrid work schedule or full-time in office. A hybrid schedule will be 3-4 per week office days located at the Stassen building in St. Paul, MN. This position requires occasional travel, including overnight stay.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Investigation Specialist 2:

• Associate's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Business Accounting, Finance or related field.
• *Three (3) years of professional experience with one of the following:
  • Criminal investigations (including, but not limited to investigations involving financial crimes such as healthcare fraud, bankruptcy fraud, mortgage fraud, narcotics, embezzlement, insurance fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, forgery, identity theft.)
  • Tax auditing experience .
• Must have reliable transportation or a valid class D driver's license.

*Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Finance, Accounting, Business or related field may substitute one (1) year of experience.

Minimum Qualifications for Investigation Specialist 3:

In addition to the Investigation 2 minimum requirements, one of the following:

• Experience investigating financial fraud or tax fraud cases and submitting for prosecution.
• One year experience as a Revenue Tax Specialist Principal or two years experience as a Revenue Tax Specialist Senior.
• Must have reliable transportation or a valid class D driver's license.

Applicants who meet the Investigation Specialist 2 or 3 minimumrequirements will be furtherevaluated based on the following:

• Knowledge of Criminal Investigative techniques, standards, and methods
• Oral and written communication skills necessary to work with suspects, witnesses, taxpayers, County Attorneys, and workplace associates in a professional and effective manner
• Experience working in Microsoft Excel and ability to analyze financial records
• Knowledge of Minnesota tax crimes, tax returns, and accounting principals
• Problem-solving skills and organizational/planning skills necessary to conduct a financial investigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Specialized training in tax evasion and/or active certification(s) related to financial fraud investigations, Certified Fraud Examiner, Enrolled Agent, Certified Public Accountant
• Experience writing investigative reports and presenting cases to County Attorneys
• Experience interviewing taxpayers, subjects, and/or witnesses in a financial fraud case
• Experience reading, understanding, and applying Minnesota statutes and laws
• Experience writing search warrants and/or subpoenas
• Experience testifying in court
• Experience organizing and analyzing financial records using Microsoft Excel
• Experience reviewing tax filings, preparing tax returns, and/or experience with Revenue information systems
• Secondary language skill, such as Spanish, Hmong, Arabic, Somali, Mandarin, etc.

Physical Requirements

Candidate must be able to ascend/descend to locate and move boxes of records, tobacco, and/or computers between locations.

Additional Requirements

As part of an offer of employment, a fingerprint-based background check will be conducted in accordance with IRS Publication 1075. This will include, but is not limited to, verification of degrees and licensures, state and federal criminal history checks, and a review of tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). The Department of Revenue is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. MDOR does not participate in E-Verify.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Mai See Moua at [email protected] or 651-556-6672 .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Mai See Moua at [email protected] .

If you need a reasonable accommodation for this interview and/or testing process, please contact the Department of Revenue ADA Coordinator at [email protected] .