Compliance Officer-Full Time

Mistequa Casino Hotel•Chewelah, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assessing, testing and review of casino activities to ensure compliance with applicable Procedures, Internal Controls, State Compact, as well as applicable Gaming Regulations and MICS. Coordinates all policy and procedure reviews to regulatory agencies as required. Coordinates related testing and reviews with management. Coordinates and administers all casino audit activity with STGC.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required.
Must have at least one-year Casino/Gaming experience in a Tribal Gaming Facility, preferably in Wa state.
Basic software knowledge, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently and use good judgment.
Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to relay important information to all levels of Team Members.
Excellent administrative skills.
Must be willing to work with all regulatory agencies, i.e., Gaming Commission, State, and Federal.
Must learn and ensure policies and procedures are being followed per the Internal Controls.
Ensure that all MICS compliance areas are properly addressed paying particular attention to STGA (internal), State and NIGC audit issues.
Must adhere to the Mistequa Casino Hotel Employee Handbook.
Must adhere to our SMILE service standards by providing excellent customer service.
Must be proactive and identify problems and solutions. Follow up and follow through with the Accounting Manager and General Manager.
Act as the "point person" between Mistequa Casino Hotel, and the STGA on all audit matters ensuring all issues are addressed by the appropriate managers in a timely fashion.
Follow-up to ensure implementation of agreed-upon audit recommendations.
Perform proactive compliance assessments in the casino as required.
This is to include reviews of the accuracy and thoroughness of MICS related departmental records and reports.
Ensure any MICS non-compliance issues are investigated and communicated with applicable departments including: surveillance, security, accounting and administration.
Review departmental reports, addressing potential conflicts and/or misinformation.
Must have ability to communicate effectively with all levels of team members, customers and outside contacts.
Work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Move around all work areas effectively and efficiently.
Able to work periodically under conditions of extreme urgency (creating higher levels of job stress).
Obtain and maintain a License B with Spokane Tribal Gaming Commission.
Attend required training sessions offered by the Casinos.
Perform the duties described in compliance with local laws and regulations.
Take the necessary steps to ensure minors are not allowed to gamble or loiter in gambling areas, drink alcoholic beverages, or purchase tobacco.
Have knowledge of the ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures relating to the employee's department.
Consult Internal Control Procedures and Policy Manuals for guidance.
Report illegal activity to Security or the appropriate levels of Management
ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST, AND AT RANDOM FOLLOWING EMPLOYMENT
ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A SPOKANE TRIBAL GAMING LICENSE

Nice To Haves

Higher education preferred.
Auditing or Compliance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Must be willing to work with all regulatory agencies, i.e., Gaming Commission, State, and Federal.
Must learn and ensure policies and procedures are being followed per the Internal Controls.
Ensure that all MICS compliance areas are properly addressed paying particular attention to STGA (internal), State and NIGC audit issues.
Must adhere to the Mistequa Casino Hotel Employee Handbook.
Must adhere to our SMILE service standards by providing excellent customer service.
Must be proactive and identify problems and solutions. Follow up and follow through with the Accounting Manager and General Manager.
Act as the "point person" between Mistequa Casino Hotel, and the STGA on all audit matters ensuring all issues are addressed by the appropriate managers in a timely fashion.
Follow-up to ensure implementation of agreed-upon audit recommendations.
Perform proactive compliance assessments in the casino as required.
This is to include reviews of the accuracy and thoroughness of MICS related departmental records and reports.
Ensure any MICS non-compliance issues are investigated and communicated with applicable departments including: surveillance, security, accounting and administration.
Review departmental reports, addressing potential conflicts and/or misinformation.
Other duties as assigned.
Obtain and maintain a License B with Spokane Tribal Gaming Commission.
Attend required training sessions offered by the Casinos.
Perform the duties described in compliance with local laws and regulations.
Take the necessary steps to ensure minors are not allowed to gamble or loiter in gambling areas, drink alcoholic beverages, or purchase tobacco.
Have knowledge of the ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures relating to the employee's department.
Consult Internal Control Procedures and Policy Manuals for guidance.
Report illegal activity to Security or the appropriate levels of Management