Gaming Special Agent Trainee, Argosy Casino, Alton

State of Illinois•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Gaming Board is hiring a Gaming Special Agent Trainee for its Gaming Field Operations Division at Argosy Casino in Alton, Illinois. Under immediate supervision, the trainee serves as a sworn, armed peace officer for a 12-month training period. The role includes mandatory accredited police academy training and fitness programs, including firearms, professional, and fitness training, as well as on-the-job instruction in laws and statutes within the Board’s jurisdiction. The trainee processes casino and video gaming license applications and reviews and monitors compliance with gaming regulations, including requirements concerning cash counts, chip inventories, electronic gaming device payoff percentages, and federal cash transaction reports. The position is fully in office, with rotating shifts and a Kelly rotation. Shift work may include evenings, weekends, and holidays; overtime may be required. Travel, including overnight stays as appropriate, is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in criminal justice, law enforcement, pre-law, or business administration.
Successfully complete the firearms qualification course during the first 12 months of employment.
Successfully complete a basic law enforcement training program at an accredited police academy during the first 12 months of employment.
Pass the Illinois Gaming Board background investigation.
At the time of hire, possess sufficient physical fitness to pass or complete the Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) test.
At the time of hire, have a valid Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card.
Be able to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Be able to work overtime, which may be scheduled, unscheduled, last-minute, requested, or mandated.
Be able to travel in the performance of duties, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Possess an appropriate valid driver’s license.
Comply with applicable State Officials and Employees Ethics Act and Illinois Gambling Act restrictions concerning financial interests, relationships, and prior employment or compensation.
Comply with applicable revolving-door restrictions, including notifying the Office of the Executive Inspector General before accepting certain non-State employment offers during State employment or within one year after it ends.

Responsibilities

Serve as a sworn armed peace officer during a 12-month trainee period under immediate supervision.
Participate in mandatory accredited police academy training and fitness programs, including firearms, professional, and fitness training.
Receive on-the-job training and instruction on the Illinois Gambling Act, Sports Wagering Act, State Fair Gaming Act, and other statutes within the Illinois Gaming Board’s jurisdiction.
Process casino and video gaming applications for licenses.
Review and monitor compliance with gaming regulations related to cash counts, chip inventories, electronic gaming device payoff percentages, and federal cash transaction reports.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Competitive group insurance, including health, life, dental, and vision plans
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent upon the position
Paid vacation time annually
12 days of paid sick time annually, carried over year to year
3 paid personal business days per year
13–14 paid holidays per year, depending on election years
12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program for supplemental retirement
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) and Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program