GAMING UNIT SUPERVISOR - HARD ROCK CASINO -ROCKFORD

State of Illinois; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Gaming Board in Rockford, Illinois, seeks a Gaming Unit Supervisor for the Hard Rock Casino to oversee gaming operations and supervise staff. The role requires extensive enforcement background and the ability to coordinate with casino managers and external agencies.

The ideal candidate has four years of college, is a sworn officer, and brings four years of experience as a Gaming Senior Special Agent plus one year in a supervisory capacity. The position is in-office with standard hours.

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college (or equivalent) with relevant coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, pre-law, business administration or related field.
• Requires current certification as a sworn peace officer.
• Requires four years progressively responsible professional experience as a Gaming Senior Special Agent in Enforcement or Investigations with the Gaming Board.
• Requires an additional one year of sworn officer supervisory experience in a law enforcement unit.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Gaming Unit Supervisor under administrative direction.
• Acts as a working supervisor and interfaces with casino general management and other personnel.
• Reviews owner’s statistical reports to monitor live game win percentages and cage accuracy.
• Oversees investigations and coordinates with outside law enforcement as needed.
• Participates in trainings and instructors in new agent training programs.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

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GAMING UNIT SUPERVISOR - HARD ROCK CASINO -ROCKFORD

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID:59220Opening Date: 10/28/2026Closing Date: 11/13/2026Agency: Illinois Gaming BoardClass Title:GAMING UNIT SUPERVISOR - 17201Skill Option:NoneBilingual Option:NoneSalary: $10,199 - $15,173 / Monthly, CBA Language AppliesJob Type: SalariedCategory:Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - FridayAnticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in officeHeadquarter Location: Hard Rock Casino, 7801 E State St, Rockford, Illinois, 61108Work County: WinnebagoAgency Contact:

217-557-2821 Phone
217-524-1932 Fax

If you have four (4) years’ experience as a Gaming Senior Special Agent with the Illinois Gaming Board or have previously been one, and have 1-year of sworn law enforcement supervisory experience, we encourage you to apply for the Gaming Unit Supervisor position.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) serves as regulatory body for all gambling activities across the state of Illinois. Our mission is to preserve the integrity of the Illinois gaming industry. The agency administers a regulatory and tax collection system for casino gambling, video gaming, and sports wagering in Illinois. The Illinois Gaming Board is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

Posting Identification Number: 59220

GAMING UNIT SUPERVISOR, HARD ROCK CASINO, ROCKFORD

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under administrative direction, serves as a Gaming Unit Supervisor.
• Serves as a working supervisor.
• Meets and confers with casino general manager and/or other management personnel on all matters pertinent to gaming operations.
• Reviews owner’s statistical reports to identify gross fluctuations in normal live games win percentages and cage shortages.
• Oversees special investigations as assigned.
• Serves as liaison in either responding to requests for assistance or seeking assistance from outside law enforcement agencies.
• Participates in various trainings, including but not limited to Firearms, Professional, and Fitness.
• Participates as an instructor in new agent training programs.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four years of college, preferably with courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, pre-law, business administration or a related field.
• Requires current certification as a sworn peace officer.
• Requires four (4) years progressively responsible professional experience as a Gaming Senior Special Agent in Enforcement or Investigations with the Gaming Board.
• Requires an additional one (1) year of sworn officer supervisory experience in a law enforcement unit.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Pass Illinois Gaming Board’s background investigation (background check).

2. At the time of hire, applicants must satisfy these conditions:

a) Have graduated from an approved state police academy program.

b) Possess sufficient physical fitness to have passed the Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report test, or (POWER) test.

c) Have passed an approved firearms qualification course and have a valid Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card.

(These standards have been set forth in the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705/) and the Peace Officer Firearms Training Act (50 ILCS 710/). These standards have been authorized and approved and by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board and the Illinois State Police Merit Board. More detailed information on testing and methods of verification may be found by contacting those state agencies or the Illinois Gaming Board).

3. Requires ability to perform shift work including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

4. Requires possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

5. Must comply with the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act: No State employee who works for the Illinois Gaming Board, or spouse or immediate family member living with such person shall, during State employment, hold an ownership interest in, other than a passive interest in, a publicly traded company, in any gaming license under the Illinois Gambling Act, the Video Gaming Act, the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975, or the Sports Wagering Act.

6. Must comply with the Illinois Gambling Act: No person shall be employed to serve the Board who is, or whose spouse, parent or child is, an official of, or has a financial interest in or financial relation with, any operator engaged in gambling operations within this State, or any organization engaged in conducting horse racing within this State.

7. Must comply with the Illinois Gambling Act: For the one year immediately preceding employment, an employee shall not have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Board, a licensee, or a licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975.

8. Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

9. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act, State agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically, these laws require that the State provide reasonable accommodations upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. This includes the State of Illinois interview process.

The Illinois Gaming Board continually strives for a workforce which reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspective, ideas, and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. The Illinois Gaming Board is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.

This position does not contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Revolving Door: Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.