Compliance Officer

Soboba•San Jacinto, CA

About The Position

Ensures compliance with required internal controls and Tribal, federal, and state gaming laws and regulations. Conducts gaming machine and compliance audits, investigations, and testing of gaming machine software and components. The role requires applying interviewing and report-writing techniques and correctly interpreting and applying internal controls, ordinances, laws, and regulations. The position works with casino personnel, vendors, government agencies, other gaming commissions, casinos, and industry bodies. Compliance Officers organize and maintain work assignments and files, handle confidential information, and communicate investigative findings. They may perform other duties as assigned. There are no supervisory requirements. The role requires availability to work any time, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Commission employees are expected to work some days and hours outside the normal workweek. The position regularly involves exposure to secondhand smoke and occasionally involves working near electronic gaming equipment; the workplace noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, with sound judgment and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to learn all aspects of gaming activity and the regulatory functions and purpose of the Commission.
Ability to understand, follow, and explain regulations and policies relating to investigations and compliance.
Ability to participate in gaming-related seminars and workshops.
Ability to handle confidential information and material.
Ability to organize workload, meet deadlines, and manage time.
Ability to adapt to a fast-moving, multifaceted work environment.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to work any time, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screening and background clearance.
Must meet and maintain licensing standards and guidelines to qualify for a key gaming license.
Must possess a current California driver's license or California identification.
High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Two years of law enforcement, regulatory, auditing, or investigative experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree.
Native American preference is stated.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of gaming operations in relation to policies, procedures, applicable laws, regulations, and controls.
Communicate with casino personnel, vendors, government agencies, other gaming commissions, casinos, and industry bodies.
Test gaming-device control programmed storage media to verify validity and authorized programming, and ensure gaming-machine standards compliance.
Inspect gaming equipment and supplies for integrity and compliance.
Conduct investigations and interviews, and report deficiencies and violations.
Conduct follow-up investigations when necessary to ensure adherence to established regulations.
Apply investigative methods and mathematical concepts, including probability, fractions, percentages, and ratios.
Learn and apply basic financial, accounting, and business concepts and practices.
Organize work assignments and maintain work files.
Maintain professional working relationships with casino employees, coworkers, and outside agencies.
Collect, analyze, consolidate, summarize, and communicate information obtained through the investigative process, verbally and in writing.
Draw conclusions from information obtained through the investigative process.
Perform other duties as assigned.