Consumer Protection Gaming Investigator CT POST Certification AR

Introduction

The State of Connecticut , Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) , is accepting applications for the position of Consumer Protection Gaming Investigator in Hartford, CT. Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC) Certification required.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
• First shift, may demand occasional evening or weekend hours
• Located at 450 Columbus Blvd in Hartford, CT
• This hybrid position is eligible to apply for telework, in accordance with the Telework Policy.

The Consumer Protection Gaming Investigator is responsible for independently performing a full range of tasks in investigating complaints and alleged violations of state laws and regulations pertaining to state regulated lottery, pari-mutuel operations, iCasino, daily fantasy sport contest, retail & online sports wagering. The DCP Gaming Investigator will report to the Lead Gaming Investigator and Division Director.

• Conducting surveillance,
• Interviewing witnesses, complainants and others to obtain information,
• Secure evidence in form of statements, documents, records and exhibits for use in administrative hearings and court; investigates backgrounds of licensees, subcontractors and agents,
• Analyze financial records and other reports,
• Identify possible threats to internal and external security,
• Gather information and write reports,
• Prepare and submit affidavits and applications for arrest warrants,
• Apprehend suspects and makes arrests,
• Present cases in court,
• Performs related duties as required.

The Department of Consumer Protection's (DCP) Gaming Division is responsible for regulating legal gambling programs in Connecticut, which is comprised of casinos, lottery, iLottery, Off-Track Betting (OTB), retail sports wager & online sports wagering, online casino gaming, and fantasy contests. This is accomplished through a rigorous program of game and system approvals, licensing, inspections, monitoring, audits, and investigations which are conducted to best safeguard consumer interest and integrity of the gaming process.

In the Department of Consumer Protection this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in investigating complaints and alleged violations of state laws and regulations pertaining to state regulated gaming and pari-mutuel operations.

• Conducts surveillance;
• Interviews witnesses, complainants and others to obtain information;
• Secures evidence in form of statements, documents, records and exhibits for use in administrative hearings and court;
• Investigates backgrounds of licensees, subcontractors and agents;
• Analyzes financial records and other reports;
• Identifies possible threats to internal and external security;
• Gathers information and writes reports;
• Prepares and submits affidavits and applications for arrest warrants;
• Apprehends suspects and makes arrests;
• Presents cases in court;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of
  • relevant state laws and regulations;
  • investigatory methods and techniques;
  • law enforcement and security practices;
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
  • interviewing skills;
• Ability to utilize computer software.

Six (6) years of investigatory experience in law enforcement.

College training in law enforcement or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2)…