Compliance Technician

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Compliance Manager, the successful candidate for Compliance Technician will monitor the day-to-day Gaming operations and ensure all Casino activity is monitored and compliant with the Buena Vista Tribal Gaming Ordinance, Tribal-State Compact, the National Indian Gaming Commission's (NJGC) Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS), and Tribal Internal Control Standards (TICS).

Investigates and reports deficiencies and/or violations to the Compliance Manager and utilizes controlled software and ancillary hardware for gaming device programming, installation, testing, settings verification, and other various compliance purposes.

 

Duties & Functions:

•          Monitor and/or conduct testing of gaming device control programmed storage media for verification of validity and authorized programming; responsible for ensuring gaming machine standards compliance.

•          Respond to and assist the Gaming Operation with device deliveries, installations, conversions, and will verify device programming and settings.

•          Will be required to validate/verify the legitimacy of large jackpots and must investigate potential machine malfunctions or fraudulent jackpots.

•          Test and certify the Compact technical compliance of every gaming device before the device can be put in play, including the relocation of any device.

•          Learn and remain current with gaming equipment, ancillary hardware, and software.

•          Monitor and/or inspect all gaming equipment and supplies for integrity and compliance.

•          Ensure all technical standards are being adhered to.

•          Ensure compliance with NIGC's MICS, Buena Vista Rancheria TICS, and the Gaming SOPs.

•          Communicate with casino personnel, vendors, government agencies and other gaming commissions as needed.

•          Responsible for the day-to-day coordination of timelines and deadlines for the submittal, review and approval of Gaming SOPs and applicable policies and procedures by the BVGC.

•          Conducts and assists in investigations and follow-up investigations to ensure implementation of corrective action.

•          Independently identify problems and take action to successfully resolve issues, willingly seeks out new or additional responsibilities, acts on opportunities to improve overall operations, and generates new ideas.

•          Performs other duties and projects as directed by the Compliance Manager and develops a cooperative working relationship with the Gaming Operation.

•          Knowledgeable of Buena Vista TICS, SOPs for the Gaming Operation, and NIGCMICS.

•          Remains current on all local, state, and federal gaming rule and regulations.

 

Required Skills and Abilities:

•          Must have excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, and experience using databases.

•          Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

•          Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate fairness in all decisions.

•          Computer testing in the applicable skills may be a requirement during the interview process.

•          Must be dependable and prompt and willing to work a flexible schedule.

•          Must have strong multitasking skills and be able to effectively deal with frequent interruptions.

•          Be able to develop a working knowledge Tribal, Federal, State and Local rules and regulations applicable to Class III gaming in California.

•          Maintain absolute and strict confidentiality of all information regarding the BVGC and Casino Operation, and its personnel.

•          Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free Workplace as a condition of employment with the Commission.

•          Must be able to travel for periods of time for external training.

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

•          Requires a High School diploma or equivalent, plus at least five (5) years regulatory, auditing, investigative related experience.

•          An Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field is preferred.

•          POST Certification, or similar regulatory certification is preferred.

 

Physical Requirement:

•          Must be able to sit or stand for at least eight (8) hours; speak and listen; use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

•          Must successfully complete a drug screening test prior to appointment.

•          Physically able to perform duties assigned.

•          Occasionally work extended shifts as assigned, some weekends and holiday.

 

Tribal and Indian Preference: Preference in filing vacancies may be given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC and Section 472). Verification Form BIA - 4432 or Verification of Tribal Membership from a federally recognized Tribe must be submitted to be considered for Indian Preference.

 

OTHER:

Confidentiality: All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination.

 

Background Investigation: This position is subject to a criminal history background check, a suitability background check and/or a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) check. In addition, some positions are subject to a 101-630 background check in an effort to ensure compliance with Public Law 101-630 "Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act." Candidates must be able to successfully pass all required background checks to qualify for this position.

 

Disclaimer: The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.

 

Under the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Sections 701(b) and 703(i) explicitly exempts from coverage the preferential employment of Indian-by-Indian Tribes. Therefore, the Tribe acknowledges and extends preferential treatment to enrolled members who qualify toward all employment opportunities otherwise; The Tribe does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin.

 

Job Type: Hourly, Full-time

 

Shift: Dayshift. Must be available to work other shifts, weekends, and holidays as assigned.