Monday 10/7/2024
(9-2024) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service www.irs.gov
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Pathways Student Intern Program is a paid internship
program with IRS Criminal Investigation (CI). The program
is intended for college students who are on track to
graduate in Spring 2026. Upon successful completion
of the program, participants may be considered
for conversion to a Special Agent position with CI.
Appointment is NOT guaranteed.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong interest in
learning about CI and our mission, as well as a passion
for tax and accounting. Participants should thrive in a
dynamic, ever-evolving environment and possess the
ability to prepare detailed reports. Strong communication
skills are essential, as candidates will be responsible
for clearly explaining complex information to front-line
supervisors and external stakeholders.
This is a federal law enforcement position. Interested
applicants must be willing to carry/use a firearm AFTER
appointment AND graduation from the Federal Law
Enforcement Training Center.
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MUST:
• Be a United States citizen.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Be enrolled full/part-time in an accredited university.
• Work between 16-31 hours per week or 32-64 hours
per pay period.
• Complete the program requirements for conversion to
a Special Agent within 12-18 months.
• Pass all pre-screening requirements to include a
medical screening (prior to being onboarded).
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES RECEIVE:
• Federal pay.
• Accrued annual and sick leave.
• Federal health and dental insurance.
• Compensation as GS-1899, at a Grade 4, 5, or 7, based
on qualifications.
• Thrift Savings Plan participation (1% automatic with
additional matching).
• Years of service creditable for retirement and pension
calculation purposes.
FOR CONVERSION TO GL-1811, STUDENT INTERNS MUST:
• Be 21 years of age upon completion of the training
academy AND not exceed 37 years of age.
• Have earned a bachelor’s degree which included or
was supplemented with 15 semester hours (or 23
quarter hours) in accounting AND an additional 9
semester hours (or 14 quarter hours) from among the
following closely related fields: finance, economics,
money and banking, tax law, and business law.
• Have completed 480 hours of work experience.
Student interns who are rated outstanding and
maintain a 3.0 GPA may be eligible for conversion after
reaching the 320-hour mark.
• Be recommended by the Field Office Special Agent
in Charge.
• Convert to the Special Agent position within 120 days
of graduation.
3-YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD BEGINS UPON CONVERSION TO THE SPECIAL AGENT POSITIONPATHWAYS STUDENT
INTERN PROGRAM FY2024
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