Compliance Investigator- Gambling Control Division

Overview

Job Description - Compliance Investigator
- Gambling Control Division )

Position Title:

Compliance Investigator
- Gambling Control Division - (  )

The Gambling Control Division (GCD) was formed by the State legislature in 1989 to ensure the proper gambling environment in Montana. Our 46 employees work diligently each day to protect the businesses, players, organizations, citizens, and all who are affected by legalized gambling in Montana. Because of the nature of this billion-dollar industry, it is highly regulated. Our mission is accomplished through licensing, permitting, auditing, inspecting, investigating, testing, and prosecuting.

In addition to gambling regulation, GCD works with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division to provide licensing, auditing, and investigative services. GCD investigations also provide services to the Department of Revenue for tobacco tax enforcement. Regulation of what some may consider three common vices – gambling, alcohol, and tobacco – creates a diverse and interesting mission in which every day is a new challenge!

The Compliance Investigator provides investigative support to the Gambling Control Division, the Department of Revenue-Alcoholic Beverage Control Division and Tobacco Division by conducting background, suitability, financial, corporate and other inquiries of applicants for licensure and non-institutional lenders to ensure they comply with the public policy of the state; conducts criminal and/or administrative investigations through the use of overt and/or covert tactics to thwart illegal gambling, alcohol, and tobacco activities;

maintains liaison with various criminal justice agencies; provides regular inspections of licensed gambling, alcohol and tobacco locations within the state; collects, maintains, disseminates and secures investigative records; presents various law enforcement training seminars at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and to Montana citizens.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Three years of directly related experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

• A law enforcement officer with a valid MT POST certificate
• A current or former law enforcement officer who will qualify for MT POST certification through equivalency testing within 1 year of hire.
• Other regulatory or compliance experience considered.

• Basic knowledge on the use of social media and the Internet.
• Ability to research and comprehend criminal records, open-source intel, financial documents, communication with other law enforcement or regulatory agencies, and understand how to use other resources for determining suitability of applicants, owners, managers, and others financially tied to alcohol or gambling licenses.
• Advanced knowledge in developing, conducting, and presenting complex criminal and regulatory cases.
• Thorough knowledge of criminal procedures, rules of evidence, search and seizure, handling of criminal justice information and privacy/security regulations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the résumé and cover letter, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks. Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
Criminal History Fingerprint Check;
Driving History.

REAL  Credential Required and/or Passport:
State employees are required to present legally binding photo identification at the time of hire. Generally, this is a valid driver license, U.S. Passport or Employment Authorization  (Form I-766). All DOJ positions require a valid REAL  U.S. Passport within 60 days of hire, effective May 3, 2025.

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