What are the responsibilities and job description for the Racing and Gaming Investigator position at State of Nebraska?
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Hiring Agency:
Racing and Gaming Commission - Agency 36Location:
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Job Description:
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 industries.
Compensation ranges $25.525-$37.627 per hour, commensurate with relevant experience, and within agency budgetary constraints, if approved.
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 computer literate (able to independently use Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, internet, etc.)
- 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.
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.
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Instructions for Applying
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These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.
Salary : $26 - $38
