Investigative Specialist 1/2/3

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana seeks an Investigative Specialist in the Gaming Enforcement Division to oversee licensing for casino employees and video poker establishments, and to conduct thorough background investigations. You will interview applicants, handle regulatory inquiries, and coordinate with casino human resources.

Ideal candidates have background in law enforcement or gaming regulation, with a bachelor's degree; the role may be probationary or promotional, with work hours 8:00 a.m.–4:30

Qualifications

• Three years of law enforcement, investigatory, or gaming regulation experience; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
• A bachelor's degree. Substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward the six years, max 120 semester hours (4 years).
• Felony disqualification unless relief granted.

Responsibilities

• Review applicable Gaming laws and regulations and understand them.
• Conduct detailed and thorough reviews of application packets.
• Conduct background investigations on applicants.
• Ensure database entries stay accurate.

Skills

Building and Supporting Teams

Making Accurate Judgements

Thinking Critically

Managing Projects

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Investigative Specialists in the Gaming Enforcement Division are responsible for the licensing and permitting of casino employees, video poker establishments, and technicians. The Investigative Specialist will conduct background investigations, interviews of applicants, administrative investigations of casinos and casino employees, and will be the point of contact for casino human resources, among other tasks. Investigative Specialists are part of the regulatory process for casinos and video poker for the Louisiana State Police.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Selected Core Competencies:

• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one’s actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Making Accurate Judgements: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions

Selected Preferred Competencies:

• Managing Projects: The ability to plan, implement, and close out project initiatives by coordinating people, resources, and timelines to achieve defined outcomes.

• Three years of law enforcement, investigatory, or gaming regulation experience; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
• A bachelor'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 field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
• NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws are granted.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Review all applicable Gaming laws and regulations and develop a firm understanding of them.
• Conduct detailed and thorough reviews of application packets.
• Conduct background investigations on applicants.
• Ensure database entries stay accurate

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Job Appointment, or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Investigative Specialist 1, 2, or 3.

Work Schedule: The primary work schedule for this position will be 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 pm. This position is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.