SPECIAL AGENT

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Gaming is seeking a Special agent that will be the primary on site (ADG) representative/liaison to Tribes operating casinos in the State of Arizona. Special agents are responsible for achieving voluntary compliance with all compact requirements through the positive relationships and partnerships they develop with their counterparts in the Tribal Gaming Office. Special Agents will monitor the Tribe's gaming and regulatory operations through frequent on-site visits conducted at various Casino's and investigate actual or suspected violations of the Tribal State Gaming Compacts. Special Agents will be required to review various TGO and Casino report documents and records and also observe casino operations to determine compliance with gaming compacts.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact and its Appendices.
• Knowledge of the Arizona Revised Statutes, and applicable federal laws.
• Knowledge of Investigative techniques.
• Knowledge of Interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of Microsoft, G-Suite, and software based investigative tools and resources.
• Knowledge of Native American cultures and their sovereignty.
• Skills in working independently.
• Skills in gathering facts, organizing and comprehending information to make logical interpretations necessary to perform operational duties.
• Skills in being computer literate, have basic typing skills and possess diplomatic and interpersonal skills.
• Skills in basic understanding of the Tribal-State Compact, as it relates to their assigned duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence and initiative.
• Ability to observe activity and identify compliance issues.
• Ability to work in a casino, which can be a smoke and high dust environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds and be able to look underneath card tables to verify equipment.
• Ability to travel to all casinos within the State, which will at times may include overnight stays, weekends, and evenings.
• Ability to work from home.
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

Nice To Haves

• Regulatory or gaming experience.
• Investigative experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations to ensure compliance with the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact as well as State and Federal laws.
• Conduct regular site visits to Tribal casinos.
• Prepare comprehensive reports documenting site visit activity and compliance concerns.
• Maintain a database of information for each assigned Tribe.
• Complete certifications of gaming equipment.
• Monitor compliance with unusual occurrence reporting requirements for Tribal partners.
• Assist other Department of Gaming work units with on and off-reservation investigations and duties.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed