Law Enforcement

Update of IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent Hiring

The last Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) vacancy announcements for the GS-1811-5/7 and GS-9 grade levels closed in November 2006. All candidates were evaluated against quality criteria and the best candidates were placed in the highest quality level of Category A. In the fall of 2007, Category A candidates participated in the Skills Assessment Center which consisted of a panel interview and a writing exercise. Selections were made from this final group of Category A candidates in late December 2007 and all tentatively selected candidates were notified by our Cincinnati Employment Office.

All tentatively selected candidates are currently going through the clearance process which involves a medical, drug test, tax audit and background investigation. Candidates that meet all necessary clearances will begin receiving final job offers in 2008 or 2009.

Special Note on Category Groupings

Applicants in final Category A will be considered for selection first. Only after all final Category A candidates are considered, will candidates in Category B be administered all assessments and considered. After all candidates in Category B are considered, candidates in Category C will be administered all assessments and considered.