Compliance Investigator 1 (Gambling Control Division)

Job Description:

Compliance Investigator 1 (Gambling Control Division)

Description

Division Overview:

The Gambling Control Division (GCD) was formed by the State legislature in 1989 to ensure the proper gambling environment in the state. Our 46 employees work diligently each day to protect the businesses, players, organizations, citizens, and all who are affected by legalized gambling in Montana. Because of the nature of this billion-dollar industry, it is highly regulated. Our mission is accomplished through licensing, permitting, auditing, inspecting, investigating, testing, and prosecuting. In addition to gambling regulation, GCD works with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division to provide licensing, auditing, and investigative services. GCD investigations also provide services to the Department of Revenue for tobacco tax enforcement. Regulation of what some may consider three common vices - gambling, alcohol, and tobacco - creates a diverse and interesting mission in which every day is a new challenge!

Job Overview:

The Compliance Investigator provides investigative support to the Gambling Control Division, the Department of Revenue-Alcoholic Beverage Control Division and Tobacco Division by conducting background, suitability, financial, corporate and other inquiries of applicants for licensure and non-institutional lenders to ensure they comply with the public policy of the state; conducts criminal and/or administrative investigations through the use of overt and/or covert tactics to thwart illegal gambling, alcohol, and tobacco activities; maintains liaison with various criminal justice agencies; provides regular inspections of licensed gambling, alcohol and tobacco locations within the state; collects, maintains, disseminates and secures investigative records; presents various law enforcement training seminars at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and to Montana citizens.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Three years of directly related experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted

Preferred Qualifications:

• A law enforcement officer with a valid MT POST certificate
• A current or former law enforcement officer who will qualify for MT POST certification through equivalency testing within 1 year of hire.
• Other regulatory or compliance experience considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge on the use of social media and the Internet.
• Ability to research and comprehend criminal records, open-source intel, financial documents, communication with other law enforcement or regulatory agencies, and understand how to use other resources for determining suitability of applicants, owners, managers, and others financially tied to alcohol or gambling licenses.
• Advanced knowledge in developing, conducting, and presenting complex criminal and regulatory cases.
• Thorough knowledge of criminal procedures, rules of evidence, search and seizure, handling of criminal justice information and privacy/security regulations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Special Instructions:

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the résumé and cover letter, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.

Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

• Criminal History Fingerprint Check
• Intensive Background Check
• Driving History

REAL ID Compliant Credential Required and/or Passport:

State employees are required to present legally binding photo identification at the time of hire. Generally, this is a valid driver license, U.S. Passport or Employment Authorization ID (Form I-766).

All DOJ positions require a valid REAL ID or U.S. Passport within 60 days of hire, effective May 3, 2025.

For further information go to https://mtrealid.gov or https://www.dhs.gov/real-id-frequently-asked-questions .

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé at the time of application .

Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a "Relevant File".

Your Résumé : Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application, attach the résumé to be considered for this position. Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at Terese.Christianson@mt.gov via File Transfer Service .

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program .

This Organization Participates in E-Verify .

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.

This position is/may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) .

Closing Date/Time: 2025-08-21

Salary:

30.55 - 32.55 Hourly