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Surveillance Operator/OJT Operator

Gun Lake TribeWayland, MI
$22 - $25Onsite

About The Position

As a Surveillance Operator at the Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Commission, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the tribe's assets by closely monitoring both gaming and non-gaming areas. Your responsibilities will include utilizing advanced surveillance technology to ensure the integrity of gaming operations, identify potential threats, and mitigate risks to the casino's assets. By maintaining a constant vigil over the casino floor and associated areas, you will contribute to the overall security and integrity of the tribal gaming enterprise.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in surveillance or related field is required.
  • Pass minimum competency test
  • Be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Pass a background investigation, which includes: personal history, criminal history, driving record, credit rating, and employment references, and satisfies suitability standards established by the Gun Lake Tribal Government and the Tribal Gaming Commission
  • Adhere to the Commission policy prohibiting an employee from gambling or playing any licensed game or gaming device within the Gun Lake Tribal Lands
  • Must be available for emergency calls any time of the day or night in any instance of infrastructure failure or extreme weather phenomenon
  • Ability and willingness to travel, locally and out of state, for program requirements, meetings, and continuing education
  • All applicants must be able to demonstrate their US work authorization during the employment verification process.
  • The pre-employment process also requires the ability to pass a criminal background investigation and drug/alcohol test.

Nice To Haves

  • Have a professional and investigative attitude
  • Able to perform basic mathematics, including, but not limited to, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
  • Keen attention to detail, excellent observation skills, and the ability to work in a high-stakes environment.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with casino employees, Gaming Commission staff, and casino management in both written and verbal form
  • Ability to react quickly and accurately under demanding, stressful conditions
  • Knowledge and advanced ability to use computers and digital recording equipment
  • Must be reliable, trustworthy, and honest
  • Ability to meet and communicate effectively with people and maintain favorable working relationships

Responsibilities

  • Utilize advanced casino surveillance equipment and software, including keyboards and recording devices and all related equipment needed to monitor, preserve or establish gaming-related activities through covert operations and surveillance
  • Familiarity with the operation of all casino departments and gaming areas
  • Familiarity with the rules, cheating methods, and game protection strategies for a comprehensive range of live casino games, encompassing Blackjack, Dice, Roulette, Baccarat, Let It Ride, Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Crazy 4 Poker, Mississippi Stud Poker, Slots, Poker, Keno, and Bingo.
  • Knowledge of Cage, Count Rooms, Slots, and other sensitive areas
  • Become familiar with gaming ordinances, regulations, compacts, approved Internal Control System, department policies and procedures, and have a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws
  • Develop the ability to monitor and audit other departments in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Conduct routine random surveillance and special observations as approved by surveillance management
  • Conduct surveillance reviews and audits to confirm transactions or events
  • Document all observed incidents, suspicious activities, or security breaches in detailed and accurate manner.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports for Casino/ Tribal Government management and Law Enforcement as needed.
  • Extend Surveillance coverage and investigations to non-gaming areas such as hotel lobbies, restaurants, parking lots or other public spaces that are owned and operated by the Gun Lake Tribe.
  • Provide support to law enforcement agencies in conducting investigations related to incidents occurring on or in the vicinity of Tribal properties.
  • Participate in ongoing training programs to enhance skills and stay abreast of the latest advancements in surveillance technology and security practices.
  • Responsible for practicing, supporting, and promoting Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Commission professionalism, ethics and standards at all times

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision and telehealth coverage for employee and all dependents, with no employee premium!
  • Paid Time Off and 15 paid Holidays
  • Short-and-long term disability coverage
  • Life insurance for the employee, spouse and their dependents
  • Pension plan for Public Safety employees
  • 401K/Roth retirement plan with employer matching contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Voluntary Benefits: AFLAC and Flexible Spending Account, additional life insurance
  • On-site gym, free memberships for entire household
  • One hour paid lunch break

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