GAMING SPECIAL AGENT TRAINEE, ARGOSY CASINO, ALTON

State of Illinois•Alton, IL

2d•$5,342 - $7,452•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. The Illinois Gaming Board regulates gambling activities across Illinois, including casino gambling, video gaming, and sports wagering, with the mission of preserving the integrity of the state's gaming industry. 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 applicable gaming laws and statutes. The trainee processes casino and video gaming license applications and reviews and monitors compliance with gaming regulations. This is a union position subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The position is fully in-office, works rotating shifts under a Kelly rotation, and requires shift work that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Overtime may be required, as may travel with overnight stays.

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 a 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 hire, possess sufficient physical fitness to pass or complete the Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) test.
At hire, possess a valid Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card.
Ability to perform shift work, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, as required.
Ability to travel for work, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Possess an appropriate valid driver's license.
Comply with the applicable restrictions under the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act and the Illinois Gambling Act concerning financial interests, relationships, and prior employment connected to gaming operations.
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 while completing a 12-month Gaming Special Agent Trainee period.
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 concerning cash counts, chip inventories, electronic gaming device payoff percentages, and filing of 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
Paid vacation time annually
12 days of paid sick time annually, with carryover from 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
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) and Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility