NYS Gaming racing investigators NYRA and Finger Lakes
Location: City of Schenectady
Schenectady, NY – The New York State Gaming Commission is seeking racing investigators for the New York Racing Commission and Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack.
Following are the job descriptions and contact information for the two positions:
Position 1 – Office of the Gaming CommissionEmployment Type: Full-Time
Jurisdictional Class: Exempt
Location: 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11420
Work Unit: Division of Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering
Salary: $66,951 – $85,138
Additional Compensation: Appointees who work in the five boroughs of New York City or in Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, or Westchester, Counties will receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment
Bargaining Unit: PEF
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with additional hours including weekends and holidays.
Travel: Up to 50% travel may be required.
Duties- Conduct investigations and interviews of alleged violations related to racing, including equine incidents, and related matters concerning police activities and law enforcement at the racetracks.
- Compile and submit reports to the Gaming Commission regarding these activities.
- Conduct surveillance at the racetracks to determine and assist in relieving problems of administrative control and security including identification and exclusion of unlicensed individuals and other persons engaged in possible unlawful activities.
- Give testimony as required at hearings concerning suspensions, revocations, and other proceedings regarding evidence resulting from investigations.
- Other responsibilities as assigned, which may include travel to assist in other investigations, assisting with drug testing for licensees, and assisting with the Bureau of Licensing.
Six years of criminal investigative experience involving fraud, corruption, organized crime, gambling, or other related experience, of which six months must be in the horse racing industry. Equal years of experience in the horse racing industry may substitute for equal years of criminal investigative experience.
Notice #23
Contact:
Human Resources
Please reply by: 10/16/2025. Resume and cover letter strongly encouraged in order to verify eligibility.
Email: hr recruitment.gov
Fax:
Appointment Type: Permanent
Employment Type: Full-Time
Jurisdictional Class: Exempt
Location: 5857 State Route 96, Farmington, New York 14425
Work Unit: Division of Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering
Bargaining Unit: PEF
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with additional hours including weekends and holidays.
Travel: Up to 50% travel may be required.
Duties- Conduct investigations and interviews of alleged violations related to racing, including equine incidents, and related matters concerning police activities and law enforcement at the racetracks.
- Compile and submit reports to the Gaming Commission regarding these activities.
- Conduct surveillance at the racetracks to determine and assist in relieving problems of administrative control and security including identification and exclusion of unlicensed individuals and other persons engaged in possible unlawful activities.
- Give testimony as required at hearings concerning suspensions, revocations, and other proceedings regarding evidence resulting from investigations.
- Other responsibilities as assigned, which may include travel to assist in other investigations, assisting with drug testing for licensees, and assisting with the Bureau of Licensing.
Six years of criminal investigative experience involving fraud, corruption, organized crime, gambling, or other related experience, of which six months must be in the horse racing industry. Equal years of experience in the horse racing industry may substitute for equal years of criminal investigative experience.
Notice #24
Contact:
Human Resources
Please reply by: 10/16/25. Resume and cover letter strongly encouraged in order to verify eligibility.
Email: hr recruitment.gov
Fax:
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