Job Description

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Locations : Columbus Casino 200 Georgesville Road Columbus 43228
Organization : Casino Control Commission
Classified Indicator : Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit
Schedule : Full-time
Compensation : 61,797
Unposting Date : Nov 27, 2023, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Job Skill : Investigation
Technical Skills : Computer Literacy, Firearms, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Investigation, Law Enforcement
Professional Skills : Decision Making, Ethics and Values, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Observation

Agency Contact Name : OCCC Human Resources
Agency Contact Information : hr@casinocontrol.ohio.gov

Gaming Enforcement Agent (23000B58)

Job Duties
About Us: The Ohio Casino Control Commission has the responsibility to ensure the integrity of casino gaming, sports gaming, skill-based amusement machines and fantasy contests by licensing, regulating, investigating and enforcing state laws. The Ohio Casino Control Commission is a bipartisan regulatory body made up of seven Commissioners, an Executive Director and supporting staff that provides oversight of the casino gaming industry in Ohio. To fulfill the mission and the responsibilities of the Commission, the Executive Director oversees eight divisions that provide critical functions to ensure the integrity of casino gaming: communications, enforcement, legal counsel, licensing & investigations (casino gaming, sports gaming & fantasy contests), operations, regulatory compliance, responsible gambling and skill games. To learn more about our agency, please visit our agency website. General Information:

• Only applicants with current OPOTA Peace Officer certification will be considered for this position.
• 24/7 operation that includes 3 shifts- schedule consists of four, 10-hour shifts with 3-days off (days off are on a rotating schedule).
• Exposed to hostile persons/situations &/or physical violence.
• May require overnight travel &/or working prolonged & irregular hours.

*** Any employee or applicant in a position requiring him/her to carry or otherwise possess or transport a firearm(s) or ammunition is prohibited from using medical marijuana*** What You\'ll Do:

• Conducting statewide overt and covert criminal investigations in Ohio casinos and illegal casinos.
• Conducting surveillance (audio, video, visual and photographic).
• Preparing and submitting detailed investigative reports for criminal and/or regulatory violations.
• Authoring and preparing detailed search warrants for presentation to the proper court jurisdiction.
• Compiling intelligence information and preparing detailed reports for submission to internal and external intelligence personnel.
• Interviewing victims, witnesses and subjects for criminal and regulatory investigations.
• Collecting, preserving and properly securing evidence for processing.
• Preparing criminal cases for presentation to Prosecutors up to and including testimony in the Grand Jury and Courtroom.
• Serving as liaison to and works with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Verifying casino/gaming equipment for compliance with Commission rules and regulations.
• Providing assistance with problem gaming by enrolling individuals in the State of Ohio Voluntary Exclusion Program.

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Compensation

• Starting compensation for this position is $29.71 hourly/$61,797 annually with the opportunity to advance in pay after the successful completion of a one-year probationary period. This position is in Pay Range 12, please visit Pay Range Table for more information.

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee\xe2\x80\x99s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.


Qualifications


3.5 yrs. law enforcement or equivalent military law enforcement experience; OPOTC; & valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.

• Or completion of associate core program in criminal justice, social sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, criminology), or other field commensurate with job duties; 2 yrs. experience in law enforcement; Ohio Peace Officer Training Certification (OPOTC); & valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. The final applicant must successfully pass background check by appointing authority, which includes a polygraph. The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 123:1-76-09 of the Ohio Administrative Code.

Job Skills: Investigation


Knowledge of law enforcement; criminal investigations, agency, state, &/or federal statutes, rules, regulations & procedures applicable to crimes &/or violations under investigation*; case preparation; criminal evidence & procedure; behavioral or social science (e.g., psychology, sociology, criminology), criminal justice; written communication (e.g., English composition & grammar, technical writing, business communication); verbal communication; interviewing & public relations. Skill in operation of firearms (e.g., 40 caliber semi-automatic); two-way radio; recording devices & camera. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; maintain accurate records; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; gather, collate & classify information about people, places or things; handle sensitive inquiries from & contact with officials & general public; deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context; prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences & general public & cooperate with co-workers on group projects.

(*)Developed after employment

The State of Ohio complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) access requirements and employment regulations. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to participate on the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, please send an email to odi@das.ohio.gov Ohio Casino Control Commission is committed to providing access and inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request an ADA reasonable accommodation, please contact Judith Schember, Operations Supervisor by email judith.schember@casinocontrol.ohio.gov or phone 419-661-5465.

Background Check Information

The final candidate will be required to submit to an extensive background check, drug test, physical, etc.