Licensing Investigative Agent

OSAGE NATION; Pawhuska (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Osage Nation Gaming Commission in Pawhuska, OK is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Licensing Agent to conduct background investigations for Osage Casino employees, Gaming Commission staff, and vendors. The role ensures suitability and advises on licensing decisions under NIGC, FBI and tribal regulations.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree or 1–3 years in investigations, strong report writing, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and licensing databases.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or 1–3 years of experience in background investigations

Responsibilities

• Conduct background investigations to obtain confidential information
• Determine suitability for gaming licenses
• Provide recommendations for issuing licenses
• Ensure licensing protocols comply with NIGC, FBI, ONGC rules and regulations
• Maintain ability to travel for conferences and training

Skills

Microsoft Office

Background investigations

CJIS awareness

Report writing

Court documents reading

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Licensing database

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Location: Pawhuska - Pawhuska, OK 74056, Position Type: Regular Full-Time.

Reports to the Regulatory Compliance Licensing Supervisor and Regulatory Compliance Licensing Manager, Regulatory Compliance Agents conduct background investigations to obtain confidential information regarding Osage Casino employees, Gaming Commission employees, and Osage Casino Vendors. Agents determine suitability and make recommendations for issuing all gaming licenses. All licensing protocols are conducted in accordance with the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) requirements, Osage Nation's Gaming Ordinance, Federal and Tribal Laws, the Oklahoma State Compact, and ONGC Rules and Regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or 1- 3 years of experience in background investigations, experience in tribal gaming, or minimum 1 year experience in an office setting required
• Requires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs, licensing database and other programs specific to background investigations
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check in order to obtain a gaming license
• Must obtain required Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) awareness training and maintain certification annually
• Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing
• Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs
• Ability to learn, or possess prior knowledge of all casino games, security and casino related department procedures and various Federal, State and Tribal regulations.
• Must have excellent report writing skills
• Knowledge of reading and analyzing court documents and credit reports
• Must have the ability to effectively present information to Supervisor, Manager, Director and Gaming Commissioners in an open public forum
• Must have the ability to follow complex instructions and perform tasks under limited supervision
• Must be able to complete assigned deadlines and meet NIGC Federal Guidelines
• Must have excellent multi-tasking capabilities
• Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics
• Requires a high level of problem solving skills
• Requires willingness and ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences and training sessions
• Requires good interpersonal communication and team work skills