Investigative Specialist 1/2/3

Investigative Specialist 1/2/3 Print ( Apply ufeff Investigative Specialist 1/2/3 Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 419-218539-KPG Department DPS-Office of State Police Opening Date 03/10/2026 Closing Date 3/24/2026 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: Demonstrative Accountability:The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions. Selected Preferred Competencies: Adapting to Change:The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change. Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others. Following Policies and Procedures:The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies. Managing Time: The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate time to ensure the timely completion of work goals. 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 (. 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 u201cApplyu201dlink (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 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 Parental Leaveu2013 Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave u2013 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 u2013 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 (LASERS has provided this video (to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (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

Created: 2026-03-12