Special Agent (Lateral)

Full Job Description

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:

• Respond to complaints in a timely manner.
• Work administrative and criminal investigations with a connection to gambling.
• Conduct internet and criminal investigations in an undercover capacity.
• Work independently and as a team member.
• Dismantle and disrupt criminal organizations and operations.
• Participate on special projects and teams
• Demonstrate a good working relationship with federal, state, and local law enforcement and regulatory agencies by working cases jointly, sharing information, and by providing training.
• Be willing to travel and conduct investigations throughout Washington State.

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:

• Interesting and challenging work, including a wide range of administrative and criminal investigations, and working with federal, state, and local law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
• Paid law enforcement training and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Flexible work schedules.
• A working environment that supports diversity.
• Agency furnished equipment, including a take home vehicle and firearm.

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 - $96,936 annually, 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

• Qualification for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Read more here.

Candidates entitled to G.I. Bill education benefits administered by the U.S.

Department of Veterans Affairs may qualify for a supplemental monthly check while participating in an on-the-job training program.

The Special Agent position with the Washington State Gambling Commission is a position that requires on-the-job training.

Veterans may also qualify for other VA benefits entitled to them while training. To learn if you are eligible, please call the U.S. Department of Veterans




Required Qualifications

• High school graduation, GED, or equivalent education.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.

Successful completion of the Criminal Justice Training Commission (720 hours) Basic Law Enforcement Academy or its equivalent.

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:




• Associate degree, or higher, involving study in criminal justice, accounting or finance, public or business administration, computer science or closely related field.
• Two or more years of related experience in business, auditing, accounting, law enforcement, regulatory, fraud, computer science, or investigations.
• Current Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Active or Retired Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Documented fluency in Vietnamese, Chinese, Cambodian, Korean, Japanese, Russian or Spanish languages.







Additional Information

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.

1. As a regulatory law enforcement agency, all our employees are required to meet the Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment

2. Complete an online application on careers.wa.gov (“Apply” button at top of this announcement).

3. Complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) online through the Public Safety Testing (PST) website. The link below will take you there to complete the other part of this process.

• Special Agent – Lateral (No testing required. A completed PHS required)

4. Personal History Statement available to the Gambling Commission for review
5. Panel interview

6. Polygraph Exam
7. Background Investigation, Criminal History Check, Credit Check
8. Psychological Exam, Medical Exam, Drug Test

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.

Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

For questions regarding this recruitment announcement, email us at recruitment@wsgc.wa.gov or call (360) 252-9964