Investigative Specialist 1/2/3
State of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
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 new game and equipment trials, and reviewing and approving all gaming equipment.
The Investigative Specialist's primary responsibility is to conduct detailed research and analysis of criminal intelligence and investigative information related to ongoing criminal investigations and law enforcement operations.
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.
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 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 the Louisiana Administrative Code and the 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 collecting and disseminating compliance information within 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 1, 2, or 3, 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.
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.
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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 new game and equipment trials, and reviewing and approving all gaming equipment.
The Investigative Specialist's primary responsibility is to conduct detailed research and analysis of criminal intelligence and investigative information related to ongoing criminal investigations and law enforcement operations.
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.
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 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 the Louisiana Administrative Code and the 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 collecting and disseminating compliance information within 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 1, 2, or 3, 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.
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.
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