Field Investigator (Temporary Full-Time) - Presque Isle Downs Racetrack

Full Job Description

Are you someone who takes initiative in problem-solving and possesses the keen ability to meticulously review and analyze information to uncover potential compliance and safety issues? We invite you to consider a temporary full-time position as a Field Investigator at Presque Isle Downs Racetrack. The racetrack demands a sharp eye for detail and sound judgment, and the ideal candidate will play a vital role in fostering a safe and equitable betting experience for all guests. Joining our esteemed team at Presque Isle Downs Racetrack presents a remarkable opportunity to showcase your investigative talents while contributing to our mission of maintaining a secure and compliant racing environment for everyone involved.

Requirements

In this position, you will oversee the administration and issuance of occupational licenses at the licensing office of the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission (PHRC) located at the Presque Isle Downs Racetrack. Your responsibilities will include enforcing horse racing rules and regulations, as well as collecting and processing licensing and fine fees, issuing receipts, and entering pertinent data into licensing software. A strong understanding of PHRC regulations is crucial, along with the capability to report and investigate violations. Additionally, your duties will involve conducting arrest interviews and enforcing compliance through investigations, searches, and patrols.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is a temporary, full-time position.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in public contact work, including two years of experience in field investigation or law enforcement work; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Professional experience in regulatory enforcement and compliance.
• Experience working with or around horses.

Post Employment Requirement:

• Commission Employee License

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.