Racing Inspector; Batavia Downs​/Buffalo Raceway

New York State Gaming Commission
Racing Inspector
Opportunities for Racing Inspectors are currently available at the following racetrack location(s):

Buffalo Raceway Batavia Downs
5600 McKinley Parkway 8315 Park Road
Hamburg, NY 14075 Batavia, NY 14020
(March through late July) (Late July through mid-December)

Positions Available: 2
Appointment Type:
Temporary

Employment Type:

Per Diem
Salary: $147.06, per day (2025 CSEA Contract Rate)
Bargaining Unit: CSEA – Civil Service Employee Association

Work Schedule:

Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday (Afternoons)-Buffalo Raceway

Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday (Evenings) Occasional Sunday matinee cards-Batavia Downs

The position is assigned to the Division of Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering and reports to the Presiding Judge at Buffalo Raceway and Batavia Downs:

• Observes operations at horse racing tracks to identify administrative and security problems;
• Collects blood and urine tags and samples;
• Accompanies horses from the track to the test barn for sample collection;
• Ensures sample containers are identified and sealed against tampering, and delivers samples for testing;
• Ensures horse attendants sign test cards, and maintain daily activity books;
• Tests jockeys with breathalyzers;
• Reports evidence of faulty or inefficient track operations, regulatory violations, and foul play;
• Testifies at administrative hearings regarding suspensions, revocations, and other violations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to physically perform assigned duties, and ability to follow directions.

Desired skills and needs:
Must be good with horses and be able to physically work in a closed stall, paddock area and outside environment.

Must be able to work one and a half hours before post time.

New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Appointment to this position in State government requires candidates to undergo an investigative screening. This includes a thorough character investigation, a Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Record History Check including fingerprinting. The Commission will pay the fee for fingerprinting. All convictions must be disclosed. Depending on the nature of the job, the criminal convictions discovered, or any falsified or omitted information revealed, the investigative findings may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment.

Each case is determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of state and federal laws.

Reference Checks and Verification of Credentials:
It is the Commission policy to verify credentials, education, and work experience for the position for which you are being considered. We will also conduct reference checks.

Prior Employment Restrictions:
The law that established the Commission (Section 107 of New York’s Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law) prohibits any person from being employed by the Commission if, during the period commencing three years prior to employment, such person held any interest in, or employment by, any corporation, association or person engaged in gaming activity with the State.

Prohibition Against Playing and Wagering:
Commission employees and family members residing in their households are prohibited from purchasing Lottery tickets or claiming Lottery prizes. The prohibition against wagering upon any horse racing, commercial gaming, Indian gaming and charitable gaming activities within the State, however, does not apply to family members of Commission employees. To avoid any appearance of impropriety of conflict of interest, Commission employees will be prohibited from all aspects of promoting, operating, and playing in any charitable gaming, which includes bingo and games of chance such as raffles, whether the organization conducting the game is required to be licensed by…