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***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** Job Summary The Nevada Gaming Control Board is hiring for an Agent, Enforcement in Reno. Primary responsibilities include conducting criminal and regulatory investigations, arbitrating disputes between patrons and licensees, gathering intelligence on organized criminal groups involved in gaming-related activities, conducting background investigations on applicants for gaming employee registrations, and inspecting and approving new games, surveillance systems, chips, and tokens, charitable lotteries, and charitable games.

Under immediate or general supervision, an agent receives training and conducts criminal, regulatory, and intelligence investigations into alleged violations of the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and applicable regulations; collects, analyzes, and documents the information obtained; prepares comprehensive reports for distribution to and use by the Board, the Nevada Gaming Commission, applicable city and district attorney offices, the Nevada Attorney General's Office, and other authorized agencies; investigates disputes involving gaming activities; ensures regulatory compliance by gaming licensees; develops and operates informants; provides instruction and on-the-job training to new agents; completes assigned special projects and administrative duties; and performs related work as required. This is a sworn peace officer position with statewide law enforcement authority pursuant to NRS 289.360(2). Agents in the Enforcement Division are required to carry firearms and must demonstrate proficiency and safe handling of the same on an ongoing basis

Agents are required to make criminal arrests, appear and testify in court or in regulatory hearings, and write affidavits for arrest and search warrants. Additionally, Agents serve search warrants, transport, and book prisoners, and conduct extradition of prisoners and conduct extradition of prisoners. The Board governs Nevada's gaming industry through strict regulation of all person, locations, practices, associations, and related Activities.

The Board protects the integrity and stability of the industry through its investigative and licensing practices, the enforcement of laws and regulations, and holding gaming licensees to high standards. Through these practices, the Board is able to ensure the proper collection of taxes and fees that are an essential source of revenue for the State of Nevada. Essential Qualifications Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.

Applicants with degrees in criminal justice, administration of justice, pre-law, business administration, public administration, accounting, economics, finance, and computer science will be most competitive within the applicant pool, however, degrees in other disciplines may qualify, based on the totality of the applicant's qualifications. Applicants who do not have a four-year degree may receive consideration for equivalent education including academic certifications, and/or work experience, which can be substituted in lieu of the Bachelor's requirement on a year-for-year basis. Qualifying professional experience in lieu of education will include casino operations, casino surveillance/game protection, physical security to include nightclub operations, white collar crime and or fraud investigation, military service, and work experience to include intelligence collection, leadership, management skills, or expertise in the areas of legal research, accounting, business or public administration, or computer science with a focus on cyber investigations.

Applicants must possess or be able to attain certification as a category I peace officer by the Nevada Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Commission within one year of appointment. Applicants must meet the Minimum Physical Fitness Requirements for a category I peace officer prior to appointment. Job Duties The ideal candidate is a disciplined and ethical professional with strong judgment, integrity, and communication skills, committed to protecting the community while handling high-pressure situations with fairness and sound decision-making.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Communication Skills - De-escalation and conflict resolution - Integrity and Ethics - Decision Making - Critical Thinking - Teamwork - Stress Management The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.