Background Investigator

Augustine Gaming Commission; Coachella (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Augustine Gaming Commission seeks a Background Investigator to assist the Director of Compliance by performing preliminary investigations to ensure regulatory adherence for Federal, State, and Tribal Gaming laws.

Responsibilities include conducting investigations, fingerprinting, processing licensing steps, and maintaining meticulous records within required timelines, with emphasis on confidentiality and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual Spanish and English required.
• Degree in Criminal Justice, Gaming, Administration of Justice, Business or related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in a Gaming environment.
• Notary Public appointment and Fingerprint Roller certificate required (training provided).
• Must obtain and maintain Augustine Gaming License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background investigations for initial applicants and employees, including renewal and transfers.
• Meet with applicants and employees to review applications, interview, take fingerprints, notarize documents, create badges and files.
• Update databases and issue notifications for licensing actions, terminations, transfers, or updates.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and management on licensing and disclosures.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to regulatory standards and Tribal/State requirements.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Criminal Justice/Gaming related degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Description

Summary

The Background Investigator works directly under the Director of Compliance, aiding in preliminary applicant investigations to ensure regulatory compliance with the Federal and State regulations and Tribal Gaming Ordinance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background investigations for initial applicants; renewal, promotion, transfer, and driver investigations for employees; checking references, employment, and gaming license verifications; utilizing investigatory software to process provided information, financial investigations, investigative reports indicating the investigative steps taken and results.
• Meet with applicants and employees, presenting and reviewing applications, re-interviewing applicants and employees, taking fingerprints, notarizing documents, creating badges, creating employee files, completing the licensing process.
• Update database(s), sending notifications for new licensees, terminations, transfers, promotions, LOA, updated information, replacement licenses, PAN form information, filing.
• Meet with employees for 30-day agreements, disclosure of information, providing employees with gaming licenses, and credit reports. Communicate with Human Resources, casino employees, and Management.
• Must be 21 or older to apply.
• This opportunity is currently open to external candidates only.

Note

This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that other duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of these duties would not alter the overall evaluation of the position.

If none of the applicants should meet the stated qualifications, applicants whose education and experience are less than the stated requirements, may be interviewed and hired provided the applicant hired submits a formal written training plan within (30) thirty days which can be completed within a reasonable time agreed upon by the supervisor and the applicant. Applicants who are hired and fail to meet the agreed upon formal training program, will be discharged upon failure to complete the specified training as so scheduled.

Indian Preference Policy

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with Tribal Law. Verification must be submitted with this application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or other non-merit factors.

Requirements

Qualifications/Education/Experience

• Cannot be related to anyone working for Augustine Enterprises.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual in both Spanish and English is required.
• A degree in Criminal Justice, Gaming, Administration of Justice, Business, or any closely related field is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a Gaming environment in addition to the preferred Education Requirements listed above.
• Required to possess a Notary Public appointment by the State of California and a Fingerprint Roller certificate. The Augustine Gaming Commission will provide the necessary time and training to meet this requirement.
• Must obtain and maintain an Augustine Gaming License.

Competencies and Annual Requirements

• Able to uphold a high level of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of ethical considerations in a regulatory and government environment.
• Knowledge of Federal (including NIGC), State, Tribal Internal Controls, laws, rules, regulations, and policies regarding Class II and Class III Games.
• Skilled in preparing and maintaining reports and documentation necessary for regulatory enforcement of the Secretarial Procedures and Tribal Gaming Ordinance.
• Ability to use a personal computer and related software (such as MS Word, Excel, and Access) to maintain a Live Scan fingerprinting system, database, and records.
• Obtain and maintain a Fingerprint Roller Certification.
• Obtain and maintain a Notary Public appointment by the State.
• Receive and maintain an Augustine gaming License