Gaming Operations Inspector

Gaming Operations Inspector, $56,506-$68,630 / year. Position Details These position is non-competitive and exists at Rivers Casino, 1 Rush Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 (Schenectady County). This is a 24-hour operation with multiple shifts : “A” Line – 12 : 00 AM to 8 : 00 AM Sunday-Thursday (Friday / Saturday pass days)

• There is inconvenience pay for employees required to work four or more hours between 6 : 00 PM and 6 : 00 AM in a regular tour of duty. Duties Reporting to the Supervising Gaming Operations Inspector, the Gaming Operations Inspector will : Monitor and observe table game dealing procedures, payoffs and activities to ensure compliance with procedures, rules and regulations. Monitor and observe slot machine procedures, payoffs and activities to ensure compliance with internal control procedures, rules, and regulations. Interact with the public to address complaints. Observe drop and count functions. Report discrepancies, violations or possible crimes to management and other appropriate authorities. Prepare written incident reports that may be used as evidence in court or criminal prosecutions. Testify at court proceedings as required. Other functions as assigned by management. Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in a position enforcing gaming regulations, primarily monitoring gaming activity between the public and casino staff or involving investigations and the preparation of information and evidence useable in civil litigation or criminal prosecution. Degree substitutions : An associate degree may substitute for up to one year of the required experience; or A bachelor’s degree may substitute for up to two years of the required experience; or A specialized associate degree
• may substitute for two years of the required experience; or A specialized bachelor’s degree
• or higher may substitute for three years of the required experience
• Specialized degrees include Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Science, Economic Crime Management, Auditing, Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Administration, Criminal Investigation, Police Studies, Public Justice, Law Enforcement, and Police Science. Note : If you are using the substitution of a degree to qualify, the degree and / or college credit must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. If your degree and / or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. The Department of Civil Service has a list of acceptable companies that provide this service. You must pay the required evaluation fee. New York State residence is not required. However, you must be eligible for employment in the United States. Eligibility for Employment : You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with New York State. If appointed, you must produce documents that establish your identity and eligibility to work in the United States, as required by the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act. Benefits COMPENSATION - Salaries may increase periodically as a result of promotions and contract negotiations. HEALTH - A choice of comprehensive health insurance packages (including prescription drug coverage) is available to all employees and their dependents. They also receive the benefits of a dental insurance program and a vision care program. LEAVE - Employees of New York State receive generous vacation, personal, sick and family leave benefits, in addition to 12 paid holidays annually. ADVANCEMENT - Avenues for promotion opportunities exist in the non-competitive title series within the NYS Gaming Commission. RETIREMENT - Employees are required to contribute a specific percentage of their gross earnings, for all their years of public service after the date of membership. Employees are vested after five years. In addition to retirement benefits, the plan includes a disability retirement benefit, ordinary death benefit and accidental death benefit. SAVINGS PLAN - Employees are eligible to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan in which taxes on contributions are deferred until retirement. DEPENDENT CARE ADVANTAGE ACCOUNT - This program provides employees the opportunity to pay for child care, elder care or other dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. Additional Information New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and / or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. Appointment to these positions in State government requires candidates to undergo an investigative screening. This includes a thorough character investigation, a Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Record History Check including fingerprinting. The Commission will pay the fee for fingerprinting. All convictions must be disclosed. Depending on the nature of the job, the criminal convictions discovered, or any falsified or omitted information revealed, the investigative findings may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case is determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of state and federal laws. Prior Employment Restrictions : The law that established the Commission (Section 107 of New York’s Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law) prohibits any person from being employed by the Commission if, during the period commencing three years prior to employment, such person held any interest in, or employment by, any corporation, association or person engaged in gaming activity with the State. Prohibition against Playing and Wagering : Commission employees and family members residing in their households are prohibited from purchasing Lottery tickets or claiming Lottery prizes. Commission employees are prohibited from wagering upon any horse racing, commercial gaming, Indian gaming and charitable gaming activities within the State. The prohibition against wagering upon any horse racing, commercial gaming, Indian gaming and charitable gaming activities within the State, however, does not apply to family members of Commission employees. To avoid any appearance of impropriety of conflict of interest, Commission employees will be prohibited from all aspects of promoting, operating, and playing in any charitable gaming, which includes bingo and games of chance such as raffles, whether or not the organization conducting the game is required to be licensed by the Commission. The prohibition placed upon each Commission employee from assisting with any charitable gaming does not apply to the employee's family unless the employee thinks it presents a conflict of interest related to his or her job duties. Commission employees must also avoid any outside activities that could interfere or be perceived to interfere with their job duties. Outside Activities and Employment : It is the obligation of every employee of the NYS Gaming Commission to pursue a course of conduct that will not cause public concern as to whether such employee is engaged in activities in conflict with the public trust. It is vital that even the appearance of a conflict of interest be avoided in view of the critical nature of the Commission's responsibilities. In addition, employees should not use Gaming Commission equipment or supplies, or Gaming Commission time to pursue or engage in any such activities. All outside employment and volunteer activities must be approved by the Gaming Commission. Pre-Employment Restrictions : The law that established the Commission (specifically, Section 107 or the Racing, Pari-mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law) prohibits any person from being employed by the Commission if, during the period commencing three years prior to employment, such person held any interest in, or employment by, any corporation, association or person engaged in gaming activity with the State. Post-Employment Restrictions : Post-employment restrictions apply to all State Officers and Employees subject to Public Officers Law Section 73. They apply to part-time and seasonal employees, and apply equally regardless of the duration of employment while with New York State. For the two-year period immediately following separation from State service, former State Officers and Employees are prohibited from : Appearing or practicing, regardless of compensation, before their former agency, and Receiving compensation on behalf of a client in relation to a matter before their former agency. State Officers and Employees may also be subject to a “reverse two-year bar” that requires State officers and employees to recuse themselves from matters involving their former private sector employers for two years after entering State service. The “lifetime bar” prohibits a former State Officer or Employee from providing services, regardless of compensation, and from rendering services for compensation, in relation to any case, proceeding, application or transaction with respect to which the former employee was directly concerned and in which he or she personally participated or which was under his or her active consideration while in State service. How and Where to Apply Email submissions are preferred. If you are using the substitution of a college degree to qualify for this position, please include copies of your college diploma and transcript. To apply please send your resume and cover letter to : human.resources@gaming.ny.gov Or fax to : 518-388-3368