Class Code: 10100
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
GAMING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
DEFINITION
Performs criminal and regulatory investigations relating to the enforcement of the Code of Iowa and the rules/regulations promulgated by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission; performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies
listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary
basis for position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Enforces criminal laws; identifies, detains, and
processes wanted individuals; advises the Miranda Warning when applicable,
questions and observes suspects and witnesses; collects, preserves and
accurately records evidence and information obtained; serves arrest warrants
and takes individuals into custody as required by the court and/or Iowa Code;
assists other police agencies as required or directed.
Prepares and testifies in court to present the
facts surrounding any civil, regulatory, criminal or departmental action.
Assures compliance with the proper type of
licensing and conducts thorough background investigations of all individuals
employed in riverboat gaming.
Conducts pre-examinations of slot machines and/or
video poker machines, including testing of the Electrical Programmable Read
Only Memory (eproms); tests
machines to check the pay-outs, jackpots, glass configurations in relation to
the program placed into the machine to assure compliance with rules and
regulations; prepares Slot Machine Reports to be submitted to the Racing and
Gaming Commission.
Confirms jackpot payouts from slot machines in
excess of $50,000, which include re-examination of the slot machine EPROM;
examines the physical aspects of the machine and identification of the winning
individual.
Monitors and inspects table games to assure
compliance with the appropriate rules and regulations and the internal controls
established by the Racing and Gaming Commission.
Monitors hard and soft count
procedures to assure compliance with internal controls; assists Iowa Racing and
Gaming Commission staff members in observing audit controls.
Prepares Division of Criminal Investigation
Incident Reports on activities associated with responsibilities.
Reviews security and surveillance reports for
violations of Chapter 99F of the Iowa Code, and any violations of the rules
established by the Racing and Gaming Commission; prepares and disseminates
reports to the appropriate DCI Special Agents or the staff of the Iowa Racing
and Gaming Commission on any violations found.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of the Code of Iowa,
especially those sections pertinent to Chapter 99 (excursion boat gaming) and
portions of Chapter 123 as they pertain to the consumption and sale of
alcoholic liquor and beer.
Knowledge of the rules and
regulations of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.
Knowledge of applicable sections of
federal law and amendments to the Constitution of the
Knowledge of all issued radio
equipment and operational procedures.
Knowledge of evidence and contraband, and how it
should be preserved, identified, and transported.
Ability to control emotionally charged situations
with/without cooperation of individuals.
Ability to maintain and demonstrate
proficiency in defensive tactics to defend self/others from injury or harm.
Ability to demonstrate annual proficiency with issued
firearms.
Ability to meet and maintain
Department’s physical fitness requirements.
Ability to run, climb and jump over obstacles; drag,
pull or lift heavy objects or persons to safety.
Ability to operate vehicle under
emergency conditions and under all types of weather and road conditions.
Ability to acquire and maintain
proficiency in first aid techniques and emergency medical care.
Ability to use deadly force if
necessary.
Ability to deal effectively with
people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to detect, through visual
sighting and use of testing procedures and equipment, a person who is under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
Ability to conduct a lawful search
following search and seizure procedures.
Ability to formulate positive, understandable,
professional, written communications, reports and
documents.
Ability in the use of defensive
weapons such as handguns, shotguns, and PR-24 baton, with proficiency to
qualify under state peace officers’ standards.
Ability to fire service weapons with either hand.
Ability to determine reasonable and
appropriate actions, weighing possible alternatives, considering consequences
or outcomes of various actions.
Ability to use discretion
during job performance.
Ability to understand behavior
patterns of people and to identify suspicious behavior.
Ability to communicate both
verbally and non-verbally in a confident manner.
Ability to maintain self-discipline,
and remain objective and professional under physical and verbal abuse, and in
emotionally stressful situations.
Ability to work all shifts, extended hours,
weekend and holidays.
Ability to make decisions and
react appropriately in a dangerous or stressful situation.
Ability to restrain individuals
taken into custody.
Displays high standards of ethical
conduct. Exhibits honesty and
integrity. Refrains from
theft-related, dishonest or unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed
to quality service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments
efficiently. Works
with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to
supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with
supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities
and goals of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters
commitment and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from high school or GED
equivalent and at least 22 years old at the time of application.
NOTE:
All applicants must be eligible for enrollment in the
a) Thorough background investigation and evaluation (including fingerprint searches) for arrest and conviction records that indicate an individual could not serve effectively as a peace officer.
b) Physical examination to assure that an individual is free from conditions which might adversely affect the performance of his/her duties (drug screens included) will be given post offer.
c) Physical agility test.
d) Vision exam requiring uncorrected vision of not less than 20/100 in each eye, correctable to 20/20 in each eye will be given post offer.
e)
Normal color vision, as prescribed by
f) Normal unaided hearing with a loss not exceeding twenty-five (25) decibels in either ear at 1,000, 2,000 and 3,000 cycles will be given post offer.
g) Reading comprehension, word meaning and psychological exams (to include a psychological interview) to determine that the individual meets the minimum standards for mental fitness required for a law enforcement officer.
h) Oral Board and polygraph review.
i)
Possession of a valid
j) Not opposed by reason of conscience or belief to the use of force, when necessary to fulfill the duties of the job.
All applicants must be
Applicants must successfully complete and graduate from
the
NOTE:
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening
and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services –
Human Resources Enterprise. Apply
directly to the Department of Public Safety.
Effective Date:
8/05 DF