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Are you interested in working for an agency that oversees legalized gaming within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) is seeking an Investigator 1. This is investigative work within an organizational unit in the Bureau of Investigations and Enforcement (BIE) at the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. If you excel in investigative skills, this is the job for you.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this entry level position, you will be reporting to an Investigator Supervisor within the Bureau of Investigations and Enforcement within the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB or Board).
An employee in this job is responsible for performing specific investigative duties relating to suitability investigations for licensure of gaming applicants and other investigations involving violations of the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development and Gaming Act, Act 71. Work includes investigations involving financial and character suitability, business integrity and alleged violations of Act 71, the PGCB Code of Ethics and other related duties as required.
Work is mainly performed alone but based on volume or complexity work may be performed with other investigators or in consultation with the Office of Enforcement Counsel or employees of the Specialized Unit within the Bureau of Investigations and Enforcement. Work is performed under the direction of an Investigative Supervisor, a Deputy Director or the Director who evaluates work through review of reports and recommendations.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment.
- Work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh.
- Travels as necessary to complete assignments.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years as a Casino Compliance Representative; or
- Four years of law enforcement, financial investigative, or administrative experience in background investigations, organized crime investigations, white collar crime investigations, public corruption, narcotics trafficking or money laundering, or intelligence collection; or
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, accounting, finance or related field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training
Special Requirement:
- The ability to operate a motor vehicle and the possession of a valid Pennsylvania operator’s license is required.
Additional Requirements:
- You must possess the ability to prepare detailed written investigative reports.
- You must possess the ability to organize assigned investigative work and analyze investigative findings.
- You must have experience conducting interviews.
- You must be able to travel extensively both in the United States and abroad to conduct investigations.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- Employment is contingent upon the completion of a Personal History Questionnaire with a thorough background investigation, including drug screening and the subsequent review and approval by the Board.
How to Apply:
- Your application must include a resume.
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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