Designation of peace officer to conduct personnel

investigations and background checks.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 68. Revenue and Taxation Page 50

The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall have the authority to

designate as a peace officer one (1) employee in the position of

Director of Safety and Security whose duties include conducting

personnel investigations, background checks, and assisting with

security of Oklahoma Tax Commission facilities. An employee

designated as a peace officer pursuant to this section shall be

certified pursuant to Section 3311 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma

Statutes and have the authority to review information contained in

the files of federal, state, or local law enforcement officials in

order to conduct the investigations prescribed by this section. The

employee designated as a peace officer shall not be authorized to

conduct any type of investigations related to violations of the tax

laws of this state which would also include criminal investigations.