What are the responsibilities and job description for the GAMING TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST 1/2/3 position at DPS-Office of State Police?
About this Job
At the LSP Gaming Enforcement Division, our mission is to strictly regulate and control authorized gaming entities in accordance with the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB). Regulating gaming and enforcing criminal gambling laws promotes the public’s health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding Louisiana's residents from corrupt and dishonest practices.
We’re looking for a Gaming Technical Compliance (GTC) Specialist 1/2/3 to join our Video Poker Technical Section—a professional, progressive team working to attract and support the talent that drives our mission forward. The GTC specialist plays a key role in testing and certifying electronic gaming devices, gaming equipment, and gaming systems to ensure the integrity of the Louisiana gaming industry. Our tech staff works closely with our audit staff, the Enforcement Section, and the Licensing Section to ensure the suitability and the integrity of all gaming operations and activities.
If you are driven to learn an industry perpetually changing and you possess the skills required of our technical staff, this could be the opportunity for you!
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of information technology or electronic technician experience; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any area; OR
An associate'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 area. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any area.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
As a GTC Specialist, you will be on the frontline of regulating the gaming industry. In this role, you will:
- Process and maintain records in the Video Gaming Central Control system (Central). Maintain Electronic Gaming Devices (EGD) software to ensure active devices are certified.
- Conduct testing of EGDs and other devices to ensure they operate and report in accordance with state law, gaming regulations, and internal controls.
- Conduct inspections of Video Poker facilities and Device owner warehouses to ensure compliance with gaming law, gaming regulations, and internal controls.
- Be involved in reviewing updated independent lab requirements in the Gaming Division Laboratory to ensure all testing and certifications meet the current requirements.
- Receive training from various experts and agencies to enhance your expertise in all things related to EGDs and Gaming Systems.
- Work with other groups and sections to investigate criminal, Patron disputes and administrative violations in the gaming industry.
- Assist Gaming Division and industry persons with EGD enrollments and proper reporting requirements. Developing procedures for the technical group to ensure the Louisiana Video Gaming industry keeps up with fast-moving technological advancements.
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply: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 the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Ariyana Perkins
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Email: DPSEmployeeAdministration@la.gov
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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – 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.
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 – 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others