Gaming Inspector Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas

Kickapoo; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kickapoo Traditional Council’s Gaming Commission is seeking a Gaming Inspector to monitor casino operations for compliance with MICS, the Kickapoo Gaming Ordinance, and KGC regulations. The role includes inspecting electronic gaming devices, performing facility checks, and coordinating with security and investigators to ensure adherence to internal controls.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, reporting skills, and the ability to identify and document violations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some experience in law enforcement or governmental regulatory activities.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling the position.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with MICS and Kickapoo regulations.
• Conduct inspections of EGDs and perform floor observations.
• Gather evidence and facts for reports including witness statements.
• Coordinate duties with security, surveillance and investigators.
• Maintain independence and avoid conflicts of interest.

Skills

Compliance inspection

Regulatory knowledge

Observation skills

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Position: Gaming Inspector

Supervisor: Inspector Supervisor

Division: Kickapoo Traditional Council

Department: Gaming Commission

Responsibilities

The Gaming Inspector will monitor gaming operations for compliance with all requirements of the minimum internal control standards (MICS), Kickapoo Gaming Ordinance, Kickapoo Gaming Commission (KGC) Regulations and the facility’s internal control standards. Conducts compliance checks, monitors electronic gaming devices (EGD) and EPROM chips compliance. Conducts facility inspections. Coordinates duties and reports.

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following:

• All KGC employees are responsible to ensure that their designated operations are in compliance with Tribal and Federal gaming regulations.
• All KGC employees must abide by Kickapoo Gaming Commission confidentiality policies. The release or divulging of any information obtained during the course of the job will be considered a breach of confidentiality and will be cause for immediate termination.
• Check key control board log to ensure keys are all accounted for.
• Conduct inspections on EGDs being opened for any reason.
• Gather evidence and facts for reports including witness statements.
• Maintain control of gaming software and provides release of software.
• Maintain possession and control of EGD RAM clear software.
• Maintain possession and control of tamper proof of EGD SEALS and LICENSES.
• Make floor observations of illegal gaming practices and devices.
• Monitor gaming activities.
• Monitor gaming facility for any physical hazards or acts that would jeopardize the safety of patrons and employees.
• Monitor gaming facility.
• Monitor log sheet for key usage.
• Monitor log sheets and incident reports.
• Monitor money transfers and drop procedures.
• Must avoid any circumstance that concludes the inspector’s independence has been compromised. Cannot have direct relatives or household members working in KLEC Softcount or Surveillance department. Cannot gamble at the facility for which he/she regulates.
• Observation of jackpot payouts and procedures.
• Observe and document EGD logic board access.
• Observe control software changes.
• Observe EGD coin testing and coin test reports.
• Observe patrons and employees to ensure compliance with MICS, Kickapoo Gaming Ordinance, KGC Regulations and the facility’s internal control standards.
• Perform Inspections on EGDs prior to being placed on the gaming floor.
• Perform unannounced surveillance and monitoring visits continuously during shift to all public and secured areas of the gaming facility.
• Report non-compliance activity in all departments.
• Responsible for applying SEALS and LICENSES on EGDs.
• Review process and monitors activity for the installation and/or conversions of EGDs.
• Work closely with security, surveillance and investigators.
• Write and follow up on all reported incidents/violations of regulations and internal controls.
• Perform such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by

Education/experience requirements

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or graduation equivalent diploma (GED) required

Some experience in law enforcement, governmental regulatory activities, gaming or a closely related field.

Any equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience with a compliance and inspection focus is preferred.

Native American preference is observed:

KTTT recognizes preference for KTTT tribal members and qualified Native American tribal members including preferential treatment in recruitment, hiring, promotions, layoffs and reductions in force so long as they meet minimum job qualifications.