Investigative Specialist 1/2/3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5042333) Apply  Investigative Specialist 1/2/3 Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 419-211838-KPG Department DPS-Office of State Police Opening Date 08/13/2025 Closing Date 8/27/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job BOI/Gaming Enforcement Division/Gaming Audit Section/Internal Controls The Gaming Audit Section oversees and regulates riverboat casinos, the land-based casino in New Orleans, slots at the horse racetracks, sports wagering operators/providers, fantasy sports operators/providers, and video poker locations throughout Louisiana. It also enforces laws, rules, and regulations under the Gaming Statutes found in L.R.S. Title 27. The Internal Controls Section is within the Gaming Audit Section and is responsible for reviewing all internal control and house rule systems for all licensees and permittees, reviewing new games and equipment submissions, conducting and auditing the new game and equipment trials, and reviewing and approving all gaming equipment. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: Selected Core Competencies: Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion. Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action. Selected Preferred Competencies: Accepting Direction:The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. Adapting to Change:The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals. Displaying Professionalism:The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. Learning Actively:The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals. Solving Problems:The ability to discover solutions to problems. Minimum Qualifications 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. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws are granted. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=133970) . Job Duties and Other Information JOB DUTIES: + Conducts detailed compliance reviews of casino (Riverboat, Land based, & slots at race tracks), fantasy sports, wide area progressive, and sports book (retail and mobile) written system of internal controls, rules of play, and house rules to ensure compliance with Louisiana Gaming Control Law and the Administrative Rules. + Ensures all requested amendments to the internal controls comply with the Law and the Rules. + Closely examines each internal control submission to ensure no unapproved changes are included in the internal controls, rules of play, or house rules. + Reviews job descriptions and organizational charts to ensure functions, duties, and responsibilities are appropriately segregated and performed in accordance with sound practices by competent, qualified personnel. + Researches and reviews new games and equipment requested by vendors for approval. + Schedules meetings for game demonstrations. + After completion of demos, must assess activity to ensure that games and gaming equipment comply with Louisiana Administrative Code and Louisiana Revised Statutes as well as Division Guidelines prior to approving new games and gaming equipment. + Confers with representatives of other gaming regulatory and enforcement agencies for the purpose of collection and dissemination of compliance information with the gaming industry. + Provides guidance, information and other assistance to Division Agents when questions arise concerning the reviews, consistency, and changes to the internal controls and rules of play. + Confers with Division Agents for compliance investigations of Licensees, Casino Operators, and Casino Managers. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Investigative Specialist I, II, or III, depending on the experience of the selected applicant. Work Schedule:Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How to Apply No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For more information, please contact: Department of Public Safety ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia P.O. BOX 66614 Baton Rouge, LA. 70896 kristin.garcia@la.gov Applications without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted. All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and additional background check(s). This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services? + Yes + No 02 If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. If you answered "No" to the above question, enter N/A. 03 Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? + Yes + No 04 If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A. 05 Did you list ALL of your job experience and education on your application? If not, please add before submitting. + Yes + No 06 ADi: Rate your ability to accept direction based on our definition: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable accepting direction + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to accept direction + 3= I can accept direction + 4= I can accept directions and help others improve their ability to accept direction 07 ADi: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 08 AC: Rate your ability to adapt to change based on our definition: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable adapting to change + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to adapt to change + 3= I can adapt to change + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable adapting to change 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to adapt to change 3= I can adapt to change 4= I can adapt to change and help others improve their ability to adapt to change 09 AC: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 10 CE: Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable communicating effectively + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to communicate effectively + 3= I can communicate effectively + 4= I can communicate effectively and help others improve their communication 11 CE: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 12 DIn: Rate your ability to demonstrate initiative based on our definition: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable demonstrating initiative + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to demonstrate initiative + 3= I can demonstrate initiative + 4= I can and help others improve their ability to demonstrate initiative 13 DIn: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 14 SP: Rate your ability to solve problems based on our definition: The ability to discover solutions to problems. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable solving problems + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to solve problems + 3= I can solve problems + 4= I can solve problems and help others improve their ability to solve problems 15 SP: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 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