Criminal Investigations Bureau Intern

 Agency Overview

The Department of Revenue's core mission is to collect the revenues required to support the business of the Commonwealth, to make a difference in the lives of children by enforcing the financial responsibilities of parenthood, and to assist Massachusetts cities and towns in sound and efficient fiscal management. Our vision is to conduct our operations in a manner that inspires public confidence in government by administering and enforcing tax, child support, and municipal finance laws in ways that are innovative, customer-focused, and transparent.

Bureau/Division Overview

The Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) is comprised of experienced investigators, attorneys, and support personnel that investigates violations of the Commonwealth’s tax laws. On tobacco-related investigations, the CIB works closely with the Illegal Tobacco Task Force and with civil tobacco inspectors from the Department’s Miscellaneous Excise Bureau. The mission of CIB is to preserve the integrity of the Commonwealth’s tax system by investigating and seeking prosecution of tax-related crimes that will generate the maximum deterrent effect, enhance voluntary compliance, and promote public confidence in the tax system.   

Position Summary

The Department seeks an Investigative Intern for its Criminal Investigations Bureau. The intern will assist Tax Fraud Investigators and other CIB personnel with investigations. This is a great opportunity to obtain hands-on investigative experience while also learning various facets of state tax law including, but not limited to: tax evasion, money laundering, and tobacco smuggling. The chance to assist with tobacco inspections in the field is also a possibility based on experience, interest, and availability. The Bureau works in a hybrid model (part remote and part in-office in Boston).         

Core Responsibilities

·       Performing investigative research.

·       Reviewing surveillance video.

·       Conducting data analysis of financial records.

·       Preparing reports of investigation or assisting with the drafting of affidavits.

·       Observing legal proceedings for criminal or civil cases.

·       Assisting in the inspection of tobacco licensees. 

Preferred Qualifications

·       Interest in intelligence analysis and criminal or financial           

     investigations. 

  ·     The ability to prioritize, adapt and respond to a wide range of investigative assignments.   

As part of the Future of Work Initiative, the agency is adopting a hybrid work model.  Hybrid work is a mix of in-office work and telework.  This position will work remotely some days and in-person on other days.

An external candidate recommended for a position with the Department of Revenue will be subject to a background check that includes checks for: state and federal tax compliance; child support compliance; education verification; Massachusetts CORI checks; criminal background checks in state(s) of current and previous residence/employment; validation of eligibility to work in the United States; and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks.