Looking for a rewarding challenging career? Don’t miss this opportunity.

We have a vacancy for a Special Agent in our Regulations Unit. Special Agents are duly sworn law enforcement officers and must meet the Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment. Although they are exempt from civil service, they have many of the same benefits as general service employees, including a generous insurance and leave package. They also belong to the Public Safety Employees Retirement System (PSERS) and have a flexible work schedule of 160 hours within 28-day work periods.

If you do not currently hold a law enforcement certification, you will have the opportunity to attend Basic Law Enforcement Academy through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center.

This position will be assigned to the Spokane Field Office.

Regulations Agents assigned to this unit are based throughout the state and assigned to a geographic area. Agents regulate licensed gambling and provide technical assistance to gambling operations, and work with numerous licensee groups and law enforcement agencies. Agents also investigate criminal cases for the prosecution of illegal gambling activities and gambling related crimes. The common licensed forms of gambling that Special Agents regulate are Card Rooms, Pull Tabs, Raffles, Bingo, Fund Raising Events, and Amusement games. Special Agents also respond to complaints submitted to the agency and provide education and training to both the public and licensees.

Some of what you will do:

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  Respond to complaints in a timely manner.
• Know our licensees and build good working relationships.
• Conduct compliance checks as needed to determine and mitigate risk areas.
• Work administrative and criminal investigations with a connection to gambling.
• Participate on special projects and teams,
• Demonstrate a good working relationship with federal, state, and local law enforcement and regulatory agencies by working jointly, sharing information, and by providing training.

Why Join Our Team

Our employees are our most important asset, and we are looking for highly talented individuals to join our team. We offer:

• Interesting and challenging work, including a wide range of criminal investigations, and working with local, state, and tribal agencies.
• Paid law enforcement training and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Flexible work schedules.
• A working environment that supports diversity.
• Agency furnished equipment, including a take home vehicle and firearm.

Of course, we offer EXCELLENT employment benefits including medical and dental, life insurance, paid leave, and several retirement options.

Special Agent starting salary ranges from $61,591 - $82,865 annually, depending upon your education and experience.

Additional Compensation incentives

• Qualification for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Read more here.
• Candidates entitled to G.I. Bill education benefits administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs may qualify for a supplemental monthly check while participating in an on-the-job training program. The Special Agent position with the Washington State Gambling Commission is a position that require on-the-job training. Veterans may also qualify for other VA benefits entitled to them while training. To learn if you are eligible, please call the U.S. Department of Veterans

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation, GED, or equivalent education.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire.

We may give preference to candidates with the following qualifications and experience

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  Current Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Active or Retired Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certifications that are job related
• Degree’s that are job related
• Successful completion of the WA State Basic Law Enforcement Academy, or equivalent law enforcement academy.
• Documented fluency in Vietnamese, Chinese, Cambodian, Korean, Japanese, Russian or Spanish languages.

READY TO PURSUE THIS OPPORTUNITY? - HOW TO APPLY:

Applying to become a Special Agent can take up to six months or more. We value your time and interest and are committed to moving the process along as quickly as possible.

• As a regulatory law enforcement agency, all our employees are required to meet the Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment.
• Complete an online application on careers.wa.gov (“Apply” button at top of this announcement).
• Take a written exam, physical agility test and complete a Personal History Statement online through the Public Safety Testing (PST) website.

To begin the exam process at PST, click on the link below.

Special Agent - Entry Level

Special Agent – Lateral

• Results and Personal History Statement forwarded to the Gambling Commission for review.
• Panel interview scheduled.
• Polygraph Exam
• Background Investigation, Criminal History Check, Credit Check
• Psychological Exam, Medical Exam, Drug Test

More information about the WSGC hiring process can be found here.

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment

As a Washington State limited law enforcement officer, the Special Agent is required to complete a basic law enforcement academy or equivalency. If you do not hold a current law enforcement certification you may be required to attend the Basic Law Enforcement Academy through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center. Prior experience and/or training as a fully commissioned peace officer, limited jurisdiction law enforcement officer for the State of Washington, or a Federal Law Enforcement training program may substitute for this requirement.

The Washington State Gambling Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or needing this job announcement in an alternative format should provide contact information via email to recruitment@wsgc.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

For questions regarding this recruitment announcement, email us at recruitment@wsgc.wa.gov or call (360) 252-9964.

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