Illinoiscomptroller
The Illinois Gaming Board is seeking a highly motivated, organized, time-efficient, critical thinking individual to join our Licensing Unit. The ideal candidate has analytical experience in a regulatory field and works well in a team setting.
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) serves as a regulatory body for all gambling activities across the state of Illinois. The IGB administers a regulatory and tax collection system for casino gambling, video gaming, and sports wagering in Illinois.
Essential Functions
Receives, reviews and analyzes initial and renewal applications provided by corporate entities and individuals seeking licensure from the Illinois Gaming Board. Receives and interprets fingerprint responses and criminal information obtained from the Illinois State Police (ISP) Bureau of Investigation (BOI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) comparing it to information submitted in gaming applications. Prepares written analysis for the Assistant License Coordinator on applications that warrant case assignment and further investigation. Maintains complex databases by entering information received from the BOI and agent interviews, linking all ties a person, trust supplier, etc. has with any businesses in order to keep and track materials related to initial licensing and renewal of all casino, video and suppliers’ licensees. Maintains databases by entering new application information and arrest information received from the BOI and creates spreadsheets to casino and video gaming investigations in order to ensure all regulatory and criminal background steps are completed before licenses are issued, renewed, revoked or denied. Corresponds with ISP BOI, FBI, other State, Federal and local law enforcement agencies, and other gaming jurisdictions, in order to gather information i.e. criminal history, employment history, disciplinary action, etc. necessary to license applicants in Illinois. Prepares casinos and video gaming files to be purged in accordance with the Records Retention Schedule. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with course work in criminal justice, pre-law, finance, public administration, or a related field. Requires one year of investigative experience. Conditions of Employment
Pass Illinois Gaming Board’s background investigation (background check). Requires possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license and the ability to travel. According to the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act: No State employee who works for the Illinois Gaming Board, or spouse or immediate family member living with such person shall, during State employment, hold an ownership interest, other than a passive interest in a publicly traded company, in any gaming license under the Illinois Gambling Act, the Video Gaming Act, the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975, or the Sports Wagering Act. According to the Illinois Gambling Act: No person shall be employed to serve the Board who is, or whose spouse, parent or child is, an official of, or has a financial interest in or financial relation with, any operator engaged in gambling operations within this State, or any organization engaged in conducting horse racing within this State. According to the Illinois Gambling Act: For the one year immediately preceding employment, an employee shall not have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Board, a licensee, or a licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. Preferred Qualifications
Prefers 1 year of the Illinois Gaming Board regulatory and law enforcement statutes, rules, regulations, and procedures or experience with similar regulatory standards of legislated rules/regulations. Prefers 1 year experience working with state, federal, and local criminal laws, as they relate to the licensing process. Prefers 1 year experience in working with computers as utilized in maintaining complex databases, creating spreadsheets, and word processing. Prefers 1 year experience in analyzing and comparing information, drawing conclusions, exercising discretion and judgment, and interpreting its significance as related to the licensing process. Prefers 1 year experience interpreting, explaining, and applying statutory requirements, rules, regulations, and procedures. The Illinois Gaming Board is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse work environment. The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities.
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Receives, reviews and analyzes initial and renewal applications provided by corporate entities and individuals seeking licensure from the Illinois Gaming Board. Receives and interprets fingerprint responses and criminal information obtained from the Illinois State Police (ISP) Bureau of Investigation (BOI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) comparing it to information submitted in gaming applications. Prepares written analysis for the Assistant License Coordinator on applications that warrant case assignment and further investigation. Maintains complex databases by entering information received from the BOI and agent interviews, linking all ties a person, trust supplier, etc. has with any businesses in order to keep and track materials related to initial licensing and renewal of all casino, video and suppliers’ licensees. Maintains databases by entering new application information and arrest information received from the BOI and creates spreadsheets to casino and video gaming investigations in order to ensure all regulatory and criminal background steps are completed before licenses are issued, renewed, revoked or denied. Corresponds with ISP BOI, FBI, other State, Federal and local law enforcement agencies, and other gaming jurisdictions, in order to gather information i.e. criminal history, employment history, disciplinary action, etc. necessary to license applicants in Illinois. Prepares casinos and video gaming files to be purged in accordance with the Records Retention Schedule. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with course work in criminal justice, pre-law, finance, public administration, or a related field. Requires one year of investigative experience. Conditions of Employment
Pass Illinois Gaming Board’s background investigation (background check). Requires possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license and the ability to travel. According to the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act: No State employee who works for the Illinois Gaming Board, or spouse or immediate family member living with such person shall, during State employment, hold an ownership interest, other than a passive interest in a publicly traded company, in any gaming license under the Illinois Gambling Act, the Video Gaming Act, the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975, or the Sports Wagering Act. According to the Illinois Gambling Act: No person shall be employed to serve the Board who is, or whose spouse, parent or child is, an official of, or has a financial interest in or financial relation with, any operator engaged in gambling operations within this State, or any organization engaged in conducting horse racing within this State. According to the Illinois Gambling Act: For the one year immediately preceding employment, an employee shall not have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Board, a licensee, or a licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. Preferred Qualifications
Prefers 1 year of the Illinois Gaming Board regulatory and law enforcement statutes, rules, regulations, and procedures or experience with similar regulatory standards of legislated rules/regulations. Prefers 1 year experience working with state, federal, and local criminal laws, as they relate to the licensing process. Prefers 1 year experience in working with computers as utilized in maintaining complex databases, creating spreadsheets, and word processing. Prefers 1 year experience in analyzing and comparing information, drawing conclusions, exercising discretion and judgment, and interpreting its significance as related to the licensing process. Prefers 1 year experience interpreting, explaining, and applying statutory requirements, rules, regulations, and procedures. The Illinois Gaming Board is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse work environment. The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities.
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