Special Agent (Lateral)

Want to love your job but be able to retire at age 60 instead of the typical retirement age of 65 like most other state employees! WSGC Special Agents are participants in the Public Safety Employees Retirement System (PSERS) plan 2

The Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) is accepting applications for two (2) Special Agent (Lateral) positions in our Statewide Enforcement Team of our Regulation and Enforcement Unit. Based on the needs of the agency or the applicant the position(s) will be located in a home office or in an agency office in Federal Way.

These positions will be located on the West side of the state. Counties of consideration are Lewis, Thurston, Mason, Kitsap, Pierce, King, Snohomish and Kittitas (Cle Elum & Ellensburg areas).

Special Agents are 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.

Special Agents in the Regulatory and Enforcement Unit, work as a team and in partnerships with other agencies to regulate licensed gambling and enforce gambling rules and laws and investigate illegal gambling activities. The authorized forms of gambling that Special Agents regulate are Card Rooms, Pull Tabs, Raffles, Bingo, Fund Raising Events, and Amusement games. Special Agents on the Statewide Enforcement Team investigate criminal cases for the prosecution of illegal gambling and gambling related crimes. They also provide technical assistance to gambling operations, respond to complaints submitted to the agency and provide education and training to both the public and licensees.

Some of what you will do :

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 :

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

WSGC Law Enforcement Officers may be able to retire at the age of 60 (typically the retirement age for most other state positions is 65) if they meet the eligibility requirements.

Special Agent starting salary ranges from$68,856 - $96,936annually, depending upon your education and experience.

NOTE : 5% Premium Pay will be added to salary above for duty stations in King County.

Additional Compensation incentives

Required Qualifications

Out-of-state lateral transfer applicants

will need to provide their basic training academy curriculum / syllabus hours. A curriculum / syllabus should include training titles and the corresponding training hours. Documents will need to be submitted to recruitment@wsgc.wa.gov to determine if you will need to take a full academy or just the equivalency academy.

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

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

More information about the WSGC hiring process can be found

here

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

For questions regarding this recruitment announcement, email us at

recruitment@wsgc.wa.gov

or call (360) 252-9964

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