Investigator 1 - Lottery Commission - Jefferson Co.

Under general supervision of the deputy director of Racetrack/Table Games for security and/or the appropriate supervisor, this position will perform full performance level work obtaining evidence of reported fraud or violations of rules and regulations of the WV Lottery, WV State Lottery Act, Racetrack video lottery, and table games rules and regulations not limited to all related areas of the Lottery.

The primary location will be at a racetrack and the employee will report to the assigned racetrack.  This position will involve direct public contact.  Work may require the use of a personal automobile for travel and overnight stays may be required.  Employee is subject to work on-call during non-business hours (24/7) as assigned.  May be required to deal with situations which are potentially dangerous.  Work location is not smoke free with low lighting.  Position will require walking up and down stairs, standing, and bending to perform the assigned duties.  Work may include compliance inspections of the racetrack and all related areas of assignment.  Oversee the operation at the racetrack to ensure proper security procedures are followed in addition to rules and regulations.  Conduct and/or assist with investigation to ensure the integrity of the WV Lottery, but not limited to other investigations as assigned.  Must have Desktop computer experience and skills in Word, Excel and outlook.

Applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation by the WV Lottery Security Division.  No person shall be appointed, employed, or continue to serve in any position or employment with the commission who has been convicted of any violation of the lottery law or of any felony or any crime related to theft or gambling.  The commission shall remove or discharge any person so convicted.

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IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.  If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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You will not qualify for this position if you do not meet stated minimum requirements. We do not accept correctional officer or security guard experience as law enforcement. 

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Additional experience as described below may substitute for the required training  at the rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.

AND

For Lottery only: 

Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid investigative, law enforcement, surveillance, accounting/auditing, and/or business operations, lottery operations, and/or casino operations, or gaming operations experience. Preference may be shown to applicants with investigative experience in casino or gaming operations.

***The Division of Personnel uses your complete work history to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***  

Salary : $39,461 - $68,582