AGENT ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (LAUGHLIN) - UNCLASSIFIED

Job Summary

This position is a field services agent position in the Laughlin Enforcement Office. This is a law enforcement position responsible for responding to calls for service by the public and industry. Field Services agents conduct criminal investigations and arrest violators; regulate the industry through observations, inspections and by investigating gaming employee applications for suitability; and conduct dispute arbitration investigations mandated by statute between patrons and licensees. Laughlin Field Service agents are on duty and respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week (24/7) to fulfill our statutory obligations such as gaming regulators, dispute investigators and certified peace officers tasked to handle criminal matters.

Essential Qualifications

• Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I Certification is required for the position. Current Nevada Category I P.O.S.T. Certified personnel must maintain their certification; newly hired personnel must be able to obtain certification within the first 12 months of employment.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree. Applicants with degrees in criminal justice, administration of justice, pre-law, business administration, public administration, accounting, economics, finance, and computer science will be most competitive within the applicant pool, however, degrees in other disciplines may qualify, based on the totality of the applicant’s qualifications.
• Qualifying professional experience in lieu of education will include casino operations, casino surveillance/game protection, physical security to include nightclub operations, white collar crime and or fraud investigation, military service, and work experience to include intelligence collection, leadership, management skills, or expertise in the areas of legal research, accounting, business or public administration, or computer science with a focus on cyber investigations.

Job Duties

• The ideal candidate is a disciplined and ethical professional with strong judgment, integrity, and communication skills, committed to protecting the community while handling high-pressure situations with fairness and sound decision-making.
• Communication Skills
• De-escalation and conflict resolution
• Integrity and Ethics
• Decision Making
• Critical Thinking
• Teamwork
• Stress Management

State of Nevada

• The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.
• All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional Information

• For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
• For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday.
• Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255.