Gaming Technical Compliance Specialist 1/2/3
State of Louisiana
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Job summary
Office of State Police in Louisiana seeks a Gaming Technical Compliance Specialist to certify, test, and inspect electronic gaming devices, ensuring strict regulatory standards are met. You will report on device integrity and coordinate with gaming industry stakeholders and internal teams.
The role emphasizes analytical precision, documentation, and staying current with evolving gaming technologies to support fair play and public trust in Louisiana’s regulated gaming sector.
Qualifications
- Two years IT or electronic technician experience; OR six years of full-time work experience in any area.
- An associate's degree.
Responsibilities
- Certify, configure, and test electronic gaming devices to ensure devices are secure, unaltered, and compliant with state regulations.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison between gaming industry representatives and the Video Poker Technical Support/Administrative Section, reviewing issues and assisting with compliant solutions.
- Conduct random compliance inspections at licensed gaming establishments to verify device and monitoring system security and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams to investigate technical problems, recommend solutions, and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain detailed documentation of certifications, inspections, and compliance activities for regulatory and audit purposes.
- Stay current on emerging technologies, gaming devices, and industry standards to provide expert guidance and support ongoing compliance initiatives.
- Support ongoing training and education for internal staff and licensees on device operation and procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to maintain integrity and public trust in Louisiana’s gaming industry.
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At the Office of State Police, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
At the Office of State Police, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
We’re looking for a Gaming Technical Compliance Specialist to join our team—a detail‑savvy role at the heart of Louisiana’s regulated gaming industry. In this position, you’ll play a key part in maintaining the integrity and security of electronic gaming and video draw poker devices by certifying, testing, and inspecting equipment to ensure it meets strict technical and compliance standards. You’ll work directly with industry professionals, law enforcement, and internal teams to monitor devices, verify software accuracy, investigate potential tampering, and ensure all systems report revenue and performance correctly.
If you're analytical, highly organized, and excited to help uphold fairness and trust in one of Louisiana’s most dynamic industries, 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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
- Perform certifications, configurations, and testing of electronic gaming devices, video draw poker machines, and monitoring system software to ensure devices are secure, unaltered, and compliant with state regulations.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison between gaming industry representatives and the Video Poker Technical Support/Administrative Section, reviewing issues, providing input, and assisting with the implementation of compliant solutions.
- Conduct random compliance inspections at licensed gaming establishments to verify that devices and monitoring systems meet security, certification, and regulatory standards approved by independent testing laboratories.
- Collaborate with internal teams and higher-level staff to investigate technical problems, recommend solutions, and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain detailed documentation of certifications, inspections, and compliance activities, ensuring accurate records for regulatory and audit purposes.
- Stay current on emerging technologies, gaming devices, and industry standards to provide expert guidance and support ongoing compliance initiatives.
- Support ongoing training and education efforts for internal staff and licensees regarding device operation, monitoring systems, and compliance procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission of maintaining integrity and public trust in Louisiana’s gaming industry.
Location: Gaming Enforcement Division in the Office of State Police, located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Appointment Type: This job opportunity may be used to fill a probational appointment, job appointment, or promotional appointment.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Gaming Technical Compliance Specialist 1/2/3.
The compensation depends on qualifications and experience. The minimum salary for the Gaming Technical Compliance Specialist 1 is $1,570.40/biweekly.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Contact Information
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Elyssa Schexsnayder
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
DPSEmployeeAdministration@la.gov
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career opportunities 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.
As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:
- Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
- Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
- More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
- Holidays and Leave – 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.
State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
- 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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