What is a revenue enforcement agent and how to become one

Key steps to become a revenue enforcement agent

1. Explore revenue enforcement agent education requirements

   Most common revenue enforcement agent degrees

   Bachelor's

   52.5 %

   Associate

   19.8 %

   Master's

   10.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific revenue enforcement agent skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Parking Enforcement	55.64%
   Patrol	12.91%
   Law Enforcement Agencies	6.94%
   Child Support Cases	2.34%
   Court Hearings	1.58%

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3. Complete relevant revenue enforcement agent training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New revenue enforcement agents learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a revenue enforcement agent based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real revenue enforcement agent resumes.

4. Research revenue enforcement agent duties and responsibilities

   • Issue summonses when necessary to non- compliant residences.
   • Prepare and issue summonses for certain violations thereof.
   • Implement search and seizure warrants and financial subpoenas for service.
   • Save DEA time and money by troubleshooting and repairing instruments usually refer to outside technicians.

5. Apply for revenue enforcement agent jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a revenue enforcement agent job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams