Gaming Technical Compliance Specialist 1/2/3
State of Louisiana
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Job summary
Louisiana State Government seeks a Gaming Technical Compliance Specialist to certify electronic gaming devices and gaming systems, ensuring operations comply with state law and internal controls. You will work with auditors and enforcement teams to maintain integrity across the gaming industry.
Responsibilities include testing devices, inspecting casinos, reviewing lab requirements, and supporting the development of procedures to adapt to rapid tech changes.
Qualifications
- Two years of information technology or electronic technician experience or six years of full-time work experience in any area.
- An associate's degree.
Responsibilities
- Use independent lab software to certify electronic gaming devices (EGDs) and gaming systems.
- Test EGDs and devices to ensure operation per state law and regulations.
- Tape EGD and system hardware to identify tampering.
- Inspect casinos to ensure compliance with gaming law and internal controls.
- Review updated lab requirements to meet current standards.
- Receive training from experts to enhance knowledge on EGDs and casinos.
- Collaborate with groups to investigate violations in the gaming industry.
- Help develop procedures for the technical group to keep up with tech advances.
- Assist in opening casinos relocated to onshore facilities.
Skills
Education
Job description
At the LSP Gaming Enforcement Division, our mission is to strictly regulate and control authorized gaming entities in accordance with the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB). Regulating gaming and enforcing criminal gambling laws promotes the public’s health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding Louisiana’s residents from corrupt and dishonest practices.
At the LSP Gaming Enforcement Division, our mission is to strictly regulate and control authorized gaming entities in accordance with the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB). Regulating gaming and enforcing criminal gambling laws promotes the public’s health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding Louisiana’s residents from corrupt and dishonest practices.
We’re looking for a Gaming Technical Compliance (GTC) Specialist to join our Audit and Technical Section—a professional, progressive team working to attract and support the talent that drives our mission forward. The GTC specialist plays a key role in testing and certifying electronic gaming devices, gaming equipment, and gaming systems to ensure the integrity of the Louisiana gaming industry. Our tech staff works closely with our audit staff, the Enforcement Section, and the Licensing Section to ensure the suitability and the integrity of all gaming operations and activities.
If you are driven to learn an industry perpetually changing and you possess the skills required of our technical staff, this could be the opportunity for you!
Two years of information technology or electronic technician experience; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any area; OR
An associate's degree.
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any area. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any area.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
- Use independent lab software to certify electronic gaming devices (EGDs), equipment used in gaming, and various gaming systems (slot monitoring, sports wagering, etc.)
- Conduct testing of EGDs and other devices to ensure they operate and report in accordance with state law, gaming regulations, and internal controls.
- Tape EGD and system hardware to ensure we can identify any tampering with devices we have certified.
- Conduct inspections of casinos to ensure compliance with gaming law, gaming regulations, and internal controls.
- Be involved in reviewing updated independent lab requirements to ensure all testing and certifications meet the current requirements.
- Receive training from various experts and agencies to enhance your expertise in all things related to EGDs and casinos.
- Work with other groups and sections to investigate criminal and administrative violations in the gaming industry.
- Assist in developing procedures for the technical group to ensure the Louisiana casino industry keeps up with fast-moving technological advancements.
- Assist other areas in the opening of casinos relocated to onshore facilities.
- Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probational, Job Appointment, or a Promotional Opportunity.
- Career Progression: This position will be may be filled as a Gaming Technical Compliance Specialist (GTC) 1, 2, or 3. Future opportunities to promote to GTC Specialist 4 and GTC Supervisor.
- Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
- Compensation: The compensation depends on qualifications and experience. The minimum bi-weekly salaries are below:
- Gaming Technical Compliance Specialist 1 (AS-609)--$1,570.40
- Gaming Technical Compliance Specialist 2 (AS-610)--$1,680.00
- Gaming Technical Compliance Specialist 3 (AS-612)--$1,923.20
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and additional background check(s).
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
- Department of Public Safety
- ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia
- P.O. BOX 66614
- Baton Rouge, LA 70896
- DPSEmployeeAdministration@la.gov
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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