Investigative Specialist 1/2/3
About The Position
Investigative Specialists in the Gaming Enforcement Division are responsible for licensing and permitting casino employees, video poker establishments, and technicians. They conduct background investigations, applicant interviews, and administrative investigations involving casinos and casino employees, and serve as a point of contact for casino human resources. The position is part of the Louisiana State Police regulatory process for casinos and video poker. The role requires reviewing applicable gaming laws and regulations, conducting detailed reviews of application packets, investigating applicants’ backgrounds, and maintaining accurate database entries. The position may be filled at the Investigative Specialist 1, 2, or 3 level. The primary work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the position is located in East Baton Rouge Parish. Salary is determined based on qualifications and experience. Applicants must meet one of the stated minimum qualification pathways: three years of law enforcement, investigatory, or gaming regulation experience; six years of full-time work experience in any field; or a bachelor’s degree. College coursework may substitute for experience in the six-year pathway, at 30 semester hours per year, up to a maximum of 120 semester hours (four years). Applicants convicted of a felony or under indictment for a felony are disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal law is granted.
Requirements
- Three years of law enforcement, investigatory, or gaming regulation experience; or six years of full-time work experience in any field; or a bachelor's degree.
- For the six-year work-experience pathway, every 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university counts as one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours (four years).
- Applicants convicted of a felony or under indictment on a felony charge are disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.
- Competencies identified for the role include building and supporting teams, making accurate judgments, and thinking critically.
Nice To Haves
- Managing projects: ability to plan, implement, and close out project initiatives by coordinating people, resources, and timelines to achieve defined outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Review applicable gaming laws and regulations and develop a firm understanding of them.
- Conduct detailed and thorough reviews of application packets.
- Conduct background investigations on applicants.
- Ensure database entries remain accurate.
- Conduct interviews of applicants.
- Conduct administrative investigations of casinos and casino employees.
- Serve as a point of contact for casino human resources.
- Participate in licensing and permitting casino employees, video poker establishments, and technicians.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
