Like the movies - Criminal Investigator/Special Agent IRS Employee Review

4.0
8 Feb 2019
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Pros

Federal Law Enforcement position, can be just like the movies if you work hard and are stationed in Miami. Exciting, camaraderie available, open to specialize in an area you choose with few limitations, good benefits and early retirement

Cons

Unpredictable hours at times, long hours at times (required to work a minimum of 50 hours/week; some do, some don't, some go above & beyond), disorganized management at times, some bureaucracy, low morale at times, largely driven by IRS civil functions with little understanding of law enforcement

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5.0
27 June 2026
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Pros

-Excellent training -Hybrid work flexibility -Great Benefits (Student loan credits)

Cons

-Keeping your job dependent on current administration -Constant IT/onboarding issues -Quality of life largely dependent on manager

3.0
26 May 2026
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Pros

-Got me started in my career as an auditor -thorough tax law training -many senior auditors helping you learn the profession

Cons

-communication from management is not always transparent -when you are at the bottom of the ladder, you get verbal abuse from not only POA and taxpayers (understandable, given this is the IRS), but also management/OJI's. They want to look good to their bosses and will throw you under the bus if they have to in order to save themselves. Even if they gave you instructions that got you in trouble. They SHOULD be supporting you in your function as an auditor, but they'll do whatever is easiest for themselves ultimately. -on job training can be disorganized -bureaucratic culture -like many other companies, a lot of things you're expected to learn by yourself. Such as how to avoid POA delays.

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