SUMMARY

This position will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Gaming Commission’s Licensing department by handling; investigations with applicants, communications with federal, state and local agencies research and documentation of all gathered information to present evidence to the Gaming Commission for a licensing decision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with the Casino HR staff to schedule licensing appointments and communicate status updates on the applicants process and available start date.
• Assure that the Gaming Commission complies with statutory and regulatory requirements regarding information access, fingerprint submissions and all FBI and NIGC regulations,

• Develops, initiates, maintains and receives policies and procedures for the general operation of the licensing department and its related activities.
• Identify, investigate and resolve issues of non-compliance.
• Perform comprehensive investigations into applicants’ criminal histories, social media accounts, other behavior indicators to check for possible suitability requirements for licensing as prescribed by the NIGC regulations.
• Organize and keep track of all up to date paperwork, files and expiration dates.
• Professionally communicate with applicants and businesses while investigating the determinability of their backgrounds and inquiring for further information if necessary.

Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the process.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Four (4) year degree (BS) in Business Administration or (BA) Criminal Justice preferred.
• Knowledge of all applicable tribal, state and federal regulations pertaining to background investigations and licensing.
• Preferred to have at least five (5) years of licensing experience or investigative experience in a similar field.
• Proficient in software used for background investigations and badge programs.
• Knowledge of proven interview techniques are preferred.
• Must be dependable and prompt and willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Must have excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, establish and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work under extreme pressure.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to travel for periods of time for external training
• Microsoft office applications

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Normal to light office work, which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment. Be able to use a ladder and a high degree of concentration is necessary.
• Above average social interaction skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with minimal to no supervision
• 24/7 availability
• Pass drug test

Benefits

• Employer paid Health/Vision/Dental insurance
• 100% 401K match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off

Ponca Gaming Commission reserves the right to make changes to the above job description as necessary. The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska exercises Indian preference in hiring to Ponca Tribal members and members of federally recognized tribe.