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  • ENFORCEMENT AGENT - LATERAL - UNCLASSIFIED

  • State of Nevada ([nv.gov](https://nv.gov/))
  • Las Vegas, Nevada 89105 United States View Map

Summary

Agent, Enforcement Division - Unclassified

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Nevada Gaming Control Board is seeking an individual for the position of Agent, Enforcement Division - Unclassified in Las Vegas. Under immediate or general supervision, the primary responsibilities of an Enforcement Agent receives training and conducts criminal, regulatory and intelligence investigations in compliance with NRS 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 205, 207 and applicable regulations; collects, analyzes, and documents the information obtained; prepares comprehensive reports for the distribution and use of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the Nevada Gaming Commission 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; may act as a first-line supervisor of subordinates; completes assigned special projects and administrative duties. P.O.S.T. Category 1 certification is required.

Essential Qualifications

This is an open, competitive recruitment for all qualified candidates. ? Four years of educational or related experience in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, Pre-Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Computer Science or other applicable degree; or an equivalent combination of education and investigative experience involving white collar crime, narcotics trafficking or money laundering, organized crime, intelligence collection, fraud or closely related experience and/or professional level experience in the areas of: accounting, auditing, legal research, business or public administration in a related area or closely related experience.

Job Duties

This position is responsible for effecting arrests and issuing criminal citations in accordance with applicable laws and departmental procedures. The role includes extraditing prisoners; preparing and executing search warrants; completing affidavits and summons; providing testimony during court or administrative hearing proceedings; and ensuring security at Board and Commission meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Applicants must have an active Nevada POST Category I certificate or a POST certificate from another state that meets Nevada's reciprocity requirements. Submittals from applicants are subject to the Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements as established in NAC 289. Must also meet P.O.S.T. physical condition requirements, including vertical jump, agility run, sit-ups, push-ups, run and walk.

Recruiter Contact Information: Sonja Grass - SonjaGrass@admin.nv.gov

Benefits

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 (Download PDF reader).
  • 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 (PDF) (Download PDF reader).

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When 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

Job Description

Agent, Enforcement Division - Unclassified

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Nevada Gaming Control Board is seeking an individual for the position of Agent, Enforcement Division - Unclassified in Las Vegas. Under immediate or general supervision, the primary responsibilities of an Enforcement Agent receives training and conducts criminal, regulatory and intelligence investigations in compliance with NRS 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 205, 207 and applicable regulations; collects, analyzes, and documents the information obtained; prepares comprehensive reports for the distribution and use of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the Nevada Gaming Commission 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; may act as a first-line supervisor of subordinates; completes assigned special projects and administrative duties. P.O.S.T. Category 1 certification is required.

Essential Qualifications

This is an open, competitive recruitment for all qualified candidates. ? Four years of educational or related experience in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, Pre-Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Computer Science or other applicable degree; or an equivalent combination of education and investigative experience involving white collar crime, narcotics trafficking or money laundering, organized crime, intelligence collection, fraud or closely related experience and/or professional level experience in the areas of: accounting, auditing, legal research, business or public administration in a related area or closely related experience.

Job Duties

This position is responsible for effecting arrests and issuing criminal citations in accordance with applicable laws and departmental procedures. The role includes extraditing prisoners; preparing and executing search warrants; completing affidavits and summons; providing testimony during court or administrative hearing proceedings; and ensuring security at Board and Commission meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Applicants must have an active Nevada POST Category I certificate or a POST certificate from another state that meets Nevada's reciprocity requirements. Submittals from applicants are subject to the Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements as established in NAC 289. Must also meet P.O.S.T. physical condition requirements, including vertical jump, agility run, sit-ups, push-ups, run and walk.

Recruiter Contact Information: Sonja Grass - SonjaGrass@admin.nv.gov

Benefits

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 (Download PDF reader).
  • 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 (PDF) (Download PDF reader).

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When 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

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