Racing & Gaming Investigator
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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Hiring Agency:
Racing and Gaming Commission - Agency 36

Location:
Lincoln Job Posting, Racing and Gaming Casino - Omaha

Hiring Rate:
$25.025

Classification Salary Range:
$25.02 - $36.89

Job Posting:
JR2024-00005700 Racing & Gaming Investigator (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description:
Does working for a new agency with a new mission excite you? With the recent legalization of gambling at Nebraska racetracks, the Nebraska Racing & Gaming Commission is seeking new talent to be a part of our growing agency.

The Commission is seeking a self-motivated investigator to join our team. As a member of the enforcement division, the investigator will conduct background checks on all licensees, and perform gaming and racing related investigations and surveillance at licensed racetrack enclosures in Nebraska. This position plays a crucial role in promoting and upholding integrity, fairness, and excellence in the racing and gaming industry.

Hiring immediately for Lincoln and will be hiring for other sites in Nebraska later this year.

Examples of Work

•Conducts thorough investigations into alleged violations of racing and gaming regulations, including but not limited to cheating, fraud, money laundering, and other criminal activities.
•Performs in depth background checks on all licensees under the authority of the Commission.
•Gathers evidence through interviews, surveillance, and data analysis to support investigations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
•Prepares incident reports and other investigative reports documenting findings, evidence, and recommended actions.
•Prepares and delivers testimony presenting the facts surrounding any civil, regulatory, criminal, or departmental action.
•Reviews and monitors sample testing procedures, test barns, and laboratory results to ensure required participation in the quality assurance program and compliance with the rules of racing.
•Collaborates with licensing and compliance divisions as well as law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders to facilitate the enforcement of applicable laws.
•Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training in criminal justice, law enforcement, police science, criminology, or related field and experience conducting criminal investigations. Must currently hold or able to obtain Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification for continued employment.

Legal Requirements: Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications required for admission into the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Academy in accordance with Title 79, Nebraska Administrative Code Chapter 8: Training Academy Admission Qualifications and Procedures. In accordance with Title 79, Nebraska Administrative Code Chapter 17: Law Enforcement Continuing Education Requirements, incumbents must complete required continuing education to maintain active law enforcement certification.

Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of three years' investigative experience.

Other: Regular and reliable attendance is required. This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to administer investigative procedures, including conducting interviews, interrogations, and surveillance operations.
• Ability to interpret and apply state statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, with a high level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work respectfully with a diverse group of stakeholders, including Commission employees, horsemen, gaming operators, and public officials.
• Effective written or oral communication skills.
• Ability to accurately document incidents in an articulate and unbiased manner.
• Must be able to patrol indoor and outdoor facilities through shift, standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, generally Monday through Friday with occasional on call or scheduled hours on evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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