Opening Date: March 26, 2025

Closing Date:   April 09, 2025

Job Title: Gaming Inspector I, II, or III

Salary/Wage: $21.80/hr, $24.60/hr, $30.42/hr

Tribal Level TL 111.1, TL 114.1, TL119.1

Location: Lincoln City, OR 

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, with ON-CALL duties 

Job Posting Number: 3152902

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Gaming Inspector maintains a presence during all hours (but at various times) under limited supervision at the Gaming Operation(s) to monitor for compliance with all requirements of the Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS), Siletz Tribal Ordinances, STGC Regulations and the facilities internal control standards. This position is responsible for the comprehensive regulation component in the system of checks and balances needed to ensure compliance and integrity of the games and to protect the interests of the Tribe.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Inspect, monitor, and maintains a presence at the Gaming Operation(s) at random during all hours, including immediate access to all areas of the Gaming Operation(s), to ensure compliance with all requirements of the Tribal-State Compact, Tribal Gaming Ordinance, Tribal-State MICS, TICS and Regulations.
• Monitors casino from the surveillance room or gaming floor to observe operations and ensure compliance with controls and standards. Maintains incidence log of all activities. 
• The Gaming Inspector conducts compliance checks, monitors electronic gaming devices (EGD) and EPROM chips compliance.
• Investigates and prepares incident reports for the Compliance Manager that identifies non-compliance with established regulations, policies, procedures, and applicable laws. May assist in the review of documents relating to the Gaming Operation's compliance with federal laws and rules, and Gaming Regulations regarding currency transaction reporting.
•  Investigate and report to the Compliance Manager any misconduct or alleged criminal gaming activity.
• Investigate cash variances and report findings to Compliance Manager
• Investigate customer disputes related to gaming that involve more than $500 and that are not resolved by management of the Gaming Operation(s).
• Conducts monthly compliance checks of VLT’s, sensitive gaming inventories, Soft Count, Security and Surveillance logs, movement of cash within, into and outside the Gaming Operation(s), Security and Surveillance procedures, Game controls, and integrity of VLT Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM) Inventory. Secures and tests EPROMs that control payouts and internal functions of all electronic gaming devices. Maintains a perpetual inventory of all electronic gaming devices and EPROMs.
• Observe the Slot/Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) or Table Games drop monthly basis.
• Must be present to verify primary jackpots of the wide area progressive VLT machines/gaming devices including working jointly with manufacturers technician to verify wide area jackpots.
• Must be present to observe the shipping, receiving, installation, relocation, removal, storage of VLT machine/gaming device.  
• Must be present whenever the STGC wire seal is broken and is responsible for resealing machines and/or gaming devices.
• Daily review of Surveillance and Security reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Compliance Manager and/or Executive Director.

REQUIREMENTS:

Gaming Inspector I : TL 116:

• High School Diploma or GED and six (6) months gaming experience. Gaming Inspector I will have additional oversight provided by, or delegated by, the Compliance Manager. Work product will be periodically reviewed for compliance with departmental standards, applicable laws, and regulations by the Compliance Manager.   

Gaming Inspector II: TL 117  

• Gaming Inspector I can transition to Gaming Inspector II after one (1) years’ experience and satisfactory evaluations. Gaming Inspector II position will have additional oversight provided by, or delegated by, the Compliance Manager. Work will be periodically reviewed for compliance with departmental standards, applicable laws, and regulations by the Compliance Manager.   
• Gaming Inspector II can transition from TL 17 to TL 19 after two (2) years’ experience and satisfactory evaluations. 

Gaming Inspector III: TL 119:  

• Associate degree in Casino Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or other related field and two (2) years gaming operation experience -OR- an equivalent combination of education and/or specialized experience related directly to the position being filled. 

All levels: 

• Must become Law Enforcement (LEDS) certified within sixty (60) days of employment start date.
• Must complete the required level, as defined by the position, for the CJIS Security Awareness training with six (6) months of employment start date and maintain good standing with certification and use of Criminal Justice Information.
• A basic skills test will be required as part of the interview process.

Employment is contingent on:

• Employment is contingent upon acceptable results of a drug test. 
• Acceptable results of a mandatory drug screening.
• Acceptable results from the submission of fingerprints for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security processing during the onboarding process.
• Acceptable results from a background investigation that meets the licensing criteria of a Key Employee.
• Passing a CJIS, thorough the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Security Clearance Background Check that is in alignment with 5 CFR §731.106.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, access to use a personal vehicle for work related travel and personal vehicle insurance.
• Maintain Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) in accordance with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Policy current version.
• Signing and adhering to a confidentiality agreement. and code of ethics to ensure that confidential and sensitive information of the Gaming Commission remains confidential.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including on call, different shifts, holidays, and weekends for the needs of the Gaming Operation(s).
• If hired, selectee agrees to conform to all CTSI, STGC and Gaming Operation(s) rules and policies.
• If hired, selectee agrees to follow the COVID-19 vaccine and modified workplace policies in place during the duration of employment.
• Not having a criminal history record during the term of employment containing any felony conviction or any misdemeanor conviction of fraud, ID theft, or computer crimes. 

Gaming and Promotions Restrictions:

The individual in this position is prohibited from playing any games or entering any contests or promotions at all Siletz Tribal Gaming Operation(s).

Experience in: (preferred for TL 16 and TL 17, required for TL 19)

• Working with Microsoft Office with an emphasis using Word, Excel, Access, and the ability to learn how to use PowerPoint, Teams, One Note, and digital signature software.
• Tribal Gaming Operations
• Auding and Compliance activities

Knowledge of: (preferred for TL 16 and TL 17, required for TL 19)

• IGRA (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act) 
• Charter of the Siletz Tribal Gaming Enterprise (Tribal Ordinance 6.100) 
• National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS)
• Siletz Tribal Gaming Commission Regulations
• Tribal-State Compact
• Tribal-State Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS)
• Siletz Tribal Gaming Commission Tribal Internal Control Standards (TICS) 
• Gaming Operation Policies and Procedures.
• Gaming operation equipment and machines preferred.
• Title 31 of the Bank Secrecy Act. 

Ability and skills to: (learn within six (6) months for TL 16 and TL 17, required for TL 19)

• Read, analyze, and interpret Gaming Regulations, Tribal-State Compact, Tribal-State MICS, TICS and Gaming Operation Policies and Procedures.
• Work and complete tasks independently.
• Respond to questions from managers, patrons, employees, and the public.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Exercise discretionary judgement in decision making while under pressure.
• Must be able to handle a variety of tasks at the same time with frequent interruptions and meet reasonable deadlines.
• Write reports and business correspondence.
• Work effectively with others, individually and in group settings.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding Gaming Commission activities and all information obtained while fulfilling established duties and responsibilities.
• Represent the Gaming Commission in a professional and courteous manner.
• Adhere to the Siletz Tribal Gaming Commission confidentiality agreement and code of ethics.