Gaming Technical Compliance Specialist 1/2/3

DPS-Office of State Police; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State Police – Gaming Enforcement Division seeks a Gaming Technical Compliance Specialist to help certify electronic gaming devices and gaming systems, ensuring regulatory compliance. The role works with audit, enforcement, and licensing teams to uphold gaming integrity.

Responsibilities include testing devices, inspecting casinos, and updating procedures to address evolving lab standards and technology. Drug screening and background checks apply; salaries depend on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Use independent lab software to certify EGDs, equipment used in gaming, and various gaming systems.
• 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 identify 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 testing and certifications meet current requirements.
• Receive training from various experts and agencies to enhance expertise in 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 keep up with fast-moving technological advancements.
• Assist other areas in the opening of casinos relocated to onshore facilities.

Skills

IT/electronic technician experience

Six years of full-time work experience

Education

Associate's degree

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.

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.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: 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.

Job Duties

• 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.

Position-Specific Details

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.

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
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