First Council Compliance Officer

The Compliance Officer is responsible for assisting in the process of developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance with casino internal controls and procedures as to ensure compliance with Federal, State regulations and to gaming regulations, pursuant to the national Indian Gaming Commission, Minimum Internal Control Standards, and Tribal Internal Control Standards as they pertain to the gaming operations. All positions within the Otoe-Missouria Gaming Enterprise are responsible for the overall maintaining of excellent guest services, efficient productivity, and providing an orderly, safe, and exciting workplace.

All positions within the Enterprise require attention to quality guest services skills and exceptional teamwork.

The following is a list of the main duties and responsibilities of the Compliance Officer. However, other duties will be assigned as deemed necessary by reporting department management.

• Works with the casino departments to research and write appropriate and efficient internal controls and procedures.
• Coordinates with casino departments to research and assist in development of Title 31 Compliance Policies and Procedures.
• Serves as a resource for casino departments in addressing Title 31 and compliance issues.
• Keep informed and current of state, federal and tribal regulations, and guidelines to ensure adequate compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Provides ongoing compliance reporting to Compliance Management.
• Assist in performing risk assessments and develops compliance audit programs.
• Assist in executing compliance audit programs and summarizes findings in a clear and concise written report.
• Develops and coordinates compliance and Title 31 training materials/programs.
• Drafts written responses to Internal and External Audit reports.
• Investigates and assists in resolving issues of compliance and Title 31 issues.
• Observe Title 31 activities and compliance with applicable controls, laws, policies, and regulations.
• Maintains accurate, detailed records of matters relating to compliance with Title 31 activity.
• Reports weaknesses in the gaming operations Title 31 program and recommends procedures to eliminate the weaknesses.
• Maintains a working knowledge of relevant gaming issues and regulations of Internal Controls. Title 31, Regulation 22, and Regulation 26.
• Greet guest and team members eagerly upon arrival to the casino/hotel, always maintain an initiative‑taking guest service approach.
• Be able to assist with guest questions by being knowledgeable regarding promotions, events, specials, areas, and locations of casino.
• Maintaining attendance to ensure Casino and Guest has necessary coverage to provide efficient guest service standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Management.

• Monitors all relevant activities of the department, to ensure that all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and controls of the organization, and the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) and the Otoe-Missouria Gaming Commission (OMGC) are understood and enforced by departmental personnel.
• Ensures all staff are aware of, understands and complies with regulatory requirements and enforces regulatory standards.
• Performs all duties in accordance with company team member handbook, objectives of the Otoe Missouria Tribe, internal policies, procedures, and controls, as well as applicable laws and gaming regulations, including but not limited to, the state‑tribal compact, IGRA, MICS, OM TICS, the Bank Secrecy Act.

• Forms opinions and makes decisions based on information and the identification of available facts. Makes decisions or draws conclusions using available data and from experience.
• Investigates, evaluates information, and makes decisions regarding departmental operational matters in accordance with delegated authority and ensures those decisions are following applicable laws, rules, regulations, and established controls.
• Continually evaluates means and methods of departmental operations to ensure maximum efficiency.

• Makes effort to keep informed of company information and…