Gambling Special Agent

• This recruitment will be updated as position information changes.

The Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) is seeking skilled candidates to fill Gambling Special Agent positions as vacancies occur in various divisions throughout Washington State. We currently have Special Agent openings in Lacey, WA, Spokane, WA, Renton, WA, (or North) and the Tri-Cities (Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco, WA). If hired, you can be located in our Spokane Field Office, Renton Field Office, Headquarters in Lacey, or home based.

We use a combination of education and experience to determine starting salary, which ranges between $50,424 – $57,039 annually. As an Agent, you could earn up to $71,280 annually over the course of your career.

Note: If you applied for this recruitment previously, you will not need to reapply.

ABOUT WSGC:
Created by the state Legislature in 1973, we are a law enforcement, licensing and regulatory agency. We are a non-appropriated agency funded through licensing and regulatory fees paid by licensees and tribal governments.

OUR MISSION – Protect the public by ensuring gambling is legal and honest.

OUR VISION – We will maintain confidence by:
Conducting a fair and effective gambling regulatory and enforcement program

Investigating illegal activities

Building positive partnerships and relationships

Providing a workplace that allows employees to excel at their jobs

Anticipating and responding to the evolving gambling industry

OUR VALUES – Integrity, Professionalism, Respect and Diversity.

To learn more about us, please visit our website at http://www.wsgc.wa.gov .

DUTIES:
These full-time, civil service exempt positions are commissioned, limited-jurisdiction law enforcement officers and are responsible for conducting regulatory and law enforcement investigations to ensure gambling laws and rules are followed.

As a Special Agent, you will also conduct onsite visits to licensed or tribal gambling facilities, perform in-depth evaluation of gambling and financial records, analyze accounting controls, investigate complaints and criminal activity involving and relating to gambling and take appropriate legal and administrative actions. Some of the premises you visit may be in high crime areas. You will work primarily alone and occasionally in teams.

You may be assigned to any one of the agency units. The Licensing Unit is headquartered in Lacey. The Regulation Unit, Criminal Enforcement Unit, and the Tribal Gaming Unit have locations throughout the state. Each unit may have specific residence requirements within their assigned coverage areas. Below is a brief description of each unit:

Licensing Unit – Agents assigned to this unit are based out of our Headquarters office in Lacey. Agents conduct pre-licensing financial investigations, financial reviews and source of funds investigations, criminal history investigations, post licensing investigations and charitable/nonprofit reviews and works in coordination with Tribal Gaming Agency licensing staff. Work in this unit requires out-of-state and out-of-country travel.

Regulation Unit – Agents assigned to this unit are based throughout the state. Agents regulate licensed gambling and provide technical assistance to gambling operations, and work with numerous licensee groups and law enforcement agencies. Agents also investigate criminal cases for the prosecution of illegal gambling activities and gambling related crimes.

Criminal Enforcement Unit – Agents assigned to this unit are based throughout the state. Agents are responsible for investigating illegal gambling activities that occur at licensed and unlicensed facilities, and individuals or organizations involved in crimes involving gambling or having a gambling nexus. Agents are also responsible for cybercrimes either involving or related to gambling. In addition, agents assist the Regulation Unit and the Tribal Gaming Unit with investigations, the enforcement of gambling laws, and gambling related crimes. Agents in this unit also assist local, state, federal and tribal law enforcement with criminal investigations involving gambling related crimes or crimes connected to gambling.

Tribal Gaming Unit – Agents assigned to this unit are based throughout the state and partner with Tribal representatives. Agents work cooperatively with each tribe’s Tribal Gaming Agency to monitor Class III (Nevada/casino style) tribal gaming activities, conduct criminal investigations, and ensure compact compliance. Agents also provide training to regulators from within the state and across the country.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in criminal justice, accounting or finance, public or business administration, computer science or closely related field, OR

Four or more years of related experience in business, auditing, accounting, law enforcement, regulatory, fraud, or investigations. OR

Associates degree involving study in criminal justice, accounting or finance, public or business administration, or closely related field, AND a minimum of two years related experience in business, auditing, accounting, law enforcement, regulatory, fraud or investigations .

Desirable Qualifications

Experience in conducting regulatory or criminal investigations with other local, state, and federal agencies, and tribal governments.

Successful completion of Basic Law Enforcement Academy

Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Experience reviewing financial statements from nonprofit and commercial entities.

Experience in obtaining, reviewing and understanding court documents from all court levels to include federal, superior, and district courts.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY

Carefully review your application before submitting.

You may NOT reapply to this posting for 365 days (one year).

The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “Work Experience” section of your application in careers.wa.gov; the completeness of the application material submitted; and the responses to the supplemental questionnaire.

A resume will NOT substitute for completing the “Work Experience”section of your application.

Do not write “see resume” as a response to a supplemental question.

Include in your application a minimum of three professional references with current telephone numbers and email addresses listed.

• All information may be verified and documentation may be required.

The act of submitting application materials is considered affirmation that the information provided is complete and truthful. If materials are submitted electronically, applicants do not need to sign the application.

We will conduct a background check, psychological and polygraph exams, medical examination and and drug screening prior to any new Agent appointment into the Washington State Gambling Commission.

Conditions of Employment

A Gambling Special Agent is a commissioned law enforcement officer of the state of Washington and must have the highest level of integrity and ethical conduct. Gambling Special Agents must meet ALL of the following conditions of employment:

Be a United States citizen

Possess a driver’s license valid in Washington State and be able to drive a motor vehicle

Have no felony convictions

Have no misdemeanor convictions related to controlled substances, theft, moral turpitude, fraud, larceny, or crimes of violence within the last five years

Have no convictions for any crime associated with domestic violence

Have no DUI convictions within the last three years, or a substantial accumulation of driving violations which indicates a disregard for rules and regulations

Not use or possess illegal narcotics or controlled substances:

Drug Free – No use of any drugs within the three year period immediately preceding appointment

Marijuana – No use within the three year period immediately preceding appointment and use limited to experimentation

Amphetamines, Cocaine, and Opiates – No use within the five year period immediately preceding appointment and use limited to experimentation

Hallucinogens – No use within the ten year period immediately preceding appointment and use limited to experimentation

Refrain from excessive alcohol consumption

Adhere to RCW 9.46.085 and Agency policy prohibiting employees from serving as officers or managers of any corporation or organization that conducts a lottery or gambling activity; including tribal gambling facilities and any gambling licensed activities.

Be willing to undergo an extensive background investigation which includes fingerprinting for a criminal records check, credit check, and driving record check.

Be willing to undergo a post-offer polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screening.

Be willing to accept assignments that may include occasional overnight travel, work in the evenings, on weekends and holidays.

Be able to legally acquire and possess firearms and ammunition

Be willing and able to make an arrest and handle suspected violators

Be willing and able to carry and use a firearm in a safe and appropriate manner, and maintain firearm qualification standards

Successfully complete the Gambling Commission’s Use of Force training program within the first 45 days of employment

Pass a pre-hire Physical Ability Test

Successfully complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy (CJTC BLEA) within the first 18 months of employment* * Note: The requirement for the Washington State CJTC BLEA must be met either prior to employment or within 18 months after beginning employment. If commissioned before employment, applicant must not have had a break in law enforcement employment for more than two years at the time of appointment. Applicants requesting equivalency based upon attaining basic law enforcement certification through another state’s academy will be reviewed by the Washington State CJTC. Upon approval, the applicant will be required to successfully complete the Equivalency Academy within 18 months. Reserve academies will not substitute for either of above.

Physical Ability Testing (PAT) – All Gambling Special Agent applicants are required to take and pass the PAT unless you hold a current commissioned law enforcement certification.

Benefits

In addition to the benefits listed on the “Benefits” tab, Gambling Special Agents have the following benefits:

Agency furnished equipment, including a vehicle and firearm. Licensing Unit agents are not assigned vehicles.

Flexible work schedule of 160 hours within a 28-day work period.

Paid law enforcement training and broad developmental opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.

TO APPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, YOU MUST SUBMIT:
A completed online application that includes at least three professional references ( www.careers.wa.gov ).

A completed Supplemental Questionnaire.

A copy of your Certification of Completion if you have successfully completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission 720 hour Basic Law Enforcement Academy or its equivalent.

Our Selection Process:
Review of applicants submitted application materials for required qualifications and completeness.

Invitations to Physical Ability Test (PAT). Note: If you are a current commissioned peace officer or have been an active commissioned peace officer within the last five years, you will not have to take a PAT, and will move directly to the Hiring Manager Application Review phase of our selection process.

Hiring manager(s) application review.

First interviews to determine if eligible for application pool.

Invitations to participate in the selection processes which may include interviews, written tests, fingerprinting, or other practical exams.

Reference check, credit check, criminal history check, and driving record check.

Post-offer polygraph, psychological examination, medical examination and drug testing

For any questions regarding this recruitment, email us at Recruitment@wsgc.wa.gov or call (360) 486-3459.