Agent, Enforcement 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. 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. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLEThe 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.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation:
Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year. Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement:
Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication. Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program. No Nevada state income tax. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment. Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay. Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook.*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature. The following are legal holidays: January 1.............................................. New Year's DayThird Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday Last Monday in May........................... Memorial DayJune 19................................................ Juneteenth DayJuly 4.................................................... Independence DayFirst Monday in September.............. Labor DayLast Friday in October....................... Nevada DayNovember 11........................................ Veterans' DayFourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving DayFriday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family DayDecember 25........................................ Christmas DayWhen January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
