Racing Special Agent

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF GAMING

Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) is the state agency charged with regulating tribal gaming, event wagering & fantasy sports contests, racing and pari-mutuel/simulcast wagering and unarmed combat sports. ADG also provides and supports prevention, education, and treatment programs for people and families affected by problem gambling through its Division of Problem Gambling.

Job Location: Arizona Department of Gaming, 100 North 15th Avenue, Suite 202, Phoenix, Arizona 85007;
Turf Paradise - Horse Track, 1501 West Bell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85023

Posting Details:

Salary: Up to $75,000/Annually (DOE)

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Until Business Needs are Met

Under the general direction of the Racing Enforcement Manager, the Racing Special Agent (Multi-Unit Special Agent of Racing) is responsible for conducting independent field investigations and enforcing all applicable state statutes, federal racing regulations, and rules established by the State of Arizona. This position also assists in developing unit policies, performing administrative duties as assigned, and providing testimony when required. The agent may also act in a supervisory capacity in the absence of a higher-level supervisor.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

• Conducts independent criminal, civil, and/or administrative investigations to detect or verify suspected violations or provisions of Federal, State, and/or local laws, rules, or regulations pertaining to Racing. Cooperates with and secures the assistance of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, when necessary.
• Maintains accurate master investigation case files and obtains/verifies evidence to support administrative action and/or prosecution. Locates and interviews witnesses and persons suspected of violations and provides documentation with exhibits in chronological order and maintain daily/monthly and annual stats pertaining to horse racing investigations. Conducts Physical Searches, Fingerprinting, Human drug/alcohol testing, proper handling of evidence.
• Investigates matters relating to the proper conduct of racing and pari-mutuel wagering to include barring undesirables from racing, undercover investigations, fingerprinting persons to be licensed by the Department and reviewing license applications.
• Performs complex regulatory investigations of various entities and individuals applying for State Racing Licensure;
  Conducts background investigations that may include examination of DPS and FBI criminal history record information, open source research, and information from partnering law enforcement agencies and using third party background database's. Conducts inspections/investigations on OTB/wagering facilities.
• Lead field investigations, operations, or projects; participate in multi-agency investigations or assignments; and/or develop and interpret programs or policies which specifically require investigatory or law enforcement expertise. Responsible for completing detailed supplemental reports and other documentation necessary to support investigations.
• Acts as a temporary Special Agent in other areas of the Department (Certification, Investigations & Inspections, Machine Compliance, Event Wagering/Fantasy Sports, Intelligence) during non-racing season, as assigned. This may include working in an undercover capacity, participating in the execution of search/arrest warrants, conducting background checks, or investigating actual or suspected violations of the Tribal-State gaming compact, depending on assignment. Visits Event Wagering licensees' facilities, investigates EWFS rule violations, compiles EWFS data contained in the central database.

Knowledge:

• Arizona Statutes and Rules related to Racing
• Department structure and chain of command
• Investigation techniques and procedures including interviewing, interrogation tactics, and securing and preserving evidence
• Open source research regarding background investigations
• Assessment/evaluation of potential public safety issues in public places/facilities
• General criminal law
• Confidentiality and tactfulness
• Microsoft Office and the G-Suite/Workplace

Skills:

• Time management and organization
• Desktop research/examination of applications, public records and other documentation
• Writing detailed investigative reports to support investigative findings and conclusions
• Experience with investigations, interviewing and interrogations concepts and practices
• Policy and Procedure development and review
• Positive and effective communication

Abilities:

• Ability to work weekends dependent on Race day schedule at any given racetrack within the State
• Ability to be flexible in an ever-changing environment, to gather facts, organize and comprehend information
• Capable of demonstrating open communication with necessary permittee employees, licensees,…