Special Agent - Tribal Gaming Unit

Salary : $68,856.00 - $94,560.00 Annually
Location : Multiple Locations - Eastern Washington, WA
Job Type: Exempt
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-EMS-02
Department: Gambling Commission
Division: Tribal Gaming
Opening Date: 04/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Description
Want to love your job but be able to retire at age 60 instead of the typical retirement age of 65 like most other state employees! WSGC Special Agents are participants in the Public Safety Employees Retirement System (PSERS) plan 2

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with initial screening beginning May 6, 2026. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials by this date.
We are seeking a qualified and motivated professional to join the as a certified Special Agent in our Tribal Gaming Unit.
In this position, you'll work directly with tribal nations to ensure compliance with tribal-state compacts and state laws.


Who We Are

The Washington State Gambling Commission is a state accredited; limited-jurisdiction law enforcement agency whose mission is to protect the public by ensuring that gambling is legal and honest. We are the second oldest gambling agency in the country and the only statewide agency that licenses and regulates an estimated $3.5 billion gambling industry comprised of Tribal, commercial, and nonprofit businesses.


This position is responsible for enforcing gambling laws and the regulation of tribal-state compacts through onsite visits to tribal casinos throughout the state. This position will be assigned to a home office in one of the following counties: Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Chelan, Douglas, Lincoln, Spokane, Kittitas, Grant, Adams, Whitman, Yakima, Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla.

Duties
Duties of a certified Special Agent in our Tribal Gaming Unit:

• Using exceptional communication and relationship building skills, work with Tribal Gaming Agencies to ensure that tribal casinos operate in compliance with tribal-state compacts and applicable gambling laws.
• Conduct onsite regulatory inspections, audits and investigations, reviewing record-keeping systems, and evaluating internal controls and game rules.
• Review tribal submissions to include internal controls, game rules, etc. to ensure they are following the tribal-state compact.
• Investigate all complaints, criminal and administrative in nature, as they relate to gambling. Take appropriate criminal and administrative action.
• Testify in administrative and criminal proceedings to present facts and evidence regarding investigations and to restate facts documented in case reports.
• Know understand and follow agency policies and procedures, to include tribal relations, handling and processing of evidence, dissemination of information, use of force, seizure, and intended forfeiture, etc.

Qualifications
Required Quals

Be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education
Desired Work Experience

• Verifiable professional experience in business, auditing, accounting, law.
• Verifiable professional experience conducting complex law enforcement investigations.
• Verifiable professional experience interpreting and applying complex rules, laws, and policies.
• Verifiable professional experience with federally recognized financial institutions, financial auditing, financial record inspections, or financial record investigations.
• Verifiable professional experience with information technology working on or with computerized network systems.
• Verifiable experience working in the gambling industry or experience working with tribal governments, tribal leaders, and tribal communities

Important Information to know about Working in this unit:

Special Agents working in the Tribal Gaming Unit are required to complete a basic law enforcement academy or equivalency. If you do not hold a current law enforcement certification you will be required to attend the Basic Law Enforcement Academy through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center.

Prior experience and/or training as a fully commissioned peace officer, limited jurisdiction law enforcement officer for the State of Washington may substitute for this requirement.

Important Information to Know as a Gambling Special Agent

Working as a certified special agent at the Gambling Commission comes with unique rewards and unique working conditions. As a certified special agent, you must be willing and able to:

• Carry and use a firearm and other issued equipment (handcuffs, cell phone, etc.) in a safe and appropriate manner while working.
• Maintain firearm and use of force standards.
• Travel overnight as necessary for off-site work, meetings, and training.
• Work alone or in teams.
• Work evening, weekends, hours other than 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and extra hours when necessary to meet work objectives and deadlines.
• Work indoors in a gambling environment, which may involve smoke filled and dirty areas, diverse populations, and intoxicated people.
• Detain or arrest individuals.
• Successfully complete the Gambling Commission's Use of Force training program within the first 45 days of employment.
• Pass a pre-hire Physical Ability Test if you are not a graduate of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC) Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) or equivalent*
• Undergo and able to pass an extensive background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination, criminal records check, credit check, and fingerprinting.
• Undergo a post conditional offer psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug test.

*Note: This requirement may be met if you have prior experience or training as full-time, fully commissioned peace officer, or a limited jurisdiction, certified law enforcement officer for the State of Washington.
Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY

To begin the application process, please submit the following through careers.wa.gov website:

1. Fully completed online application, including completion of the supplemental questions which outline conditions of employment.
2. (For lateral applicants) Attach a copy of your certificate from the Criminal Justice Training Commission 720-hour Basic Law Enforcement Academy or equivalent.

Once your application through careers.wa.gov has been completed, visit the Public Safety Testing website and complete the following steps:

Step 1. Apply online to the Tribal Gaming Agent on Public Safety Testing website.

Step 2. Complete the written test conducted by Public Safety. (Fee involved) (Not required for Special Agent Lateral)
Step 3. Schedule the Physical Abilities Testing (PAT), complete and pass with Public Safety Testing. (Fee involved) (Not required for Special Agent Lateral)
Step 4. Complete the Personal History Form on the PST website.

All applicants will need to complete the Personal History Statement (PHS) immediately after completing Steps 2 and 3. Once all the steps have been completed through Public Safety Testing, your name, score and applicant profile will be available for review by WSGC.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.


Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.


Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.


Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.


Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026
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What interests you about this specific opportunity in the Tribal Gaming Unit and the Gambling Commission?
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The following questions directly relate to the required conditions of employment for certified positions at the Gambling Commission. Do you understand that these are mandatory conditions of employment that will be used for initial screening?

• Yes
• No

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Are you at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to legally acquire and possess firearms and ammunition and maintain qualification standards?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to maintain a driver's license that is valid in Washington State and be able to drive a motor vehicle?

• Yes
• No

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Have you had any felony convictions as an adult?

• Yes
• No

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Have you had any misdemeanor convictions related to controlled substances, theft, moral turpitude, fraud, larceny, or crimes of violence within the last five years?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been convicted of any crime associated with domestic violence which preclude you from carrying a firearm?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been convicted of any crime involving false swearing?

• Yes
• No

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Have you had any DUI convictions within the last three years, or a substantial accumulation of driving violations which indicates a disregard for rules and regulations?

• Yes
• No

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Have you used or possessed illegal drugs within the last three years? *This does not include duties affiliated with work as a Law Enforcement Officer.

• Yes
• No

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Have you used Marijuana/THC within the last six months?

• Yes
• No

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Have you used or possessed Amphetamines, Cocaine, Opiates, or Hallucinogens within the last seven years? *This does not include duties affiliated with work as a Law Enforcement Officer.

• Yes
• No

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Have you displayed a pattern of illegal use or misuse of prescription medication within the past three years?

• Yes
• No

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As an adult have you illegally used or possessed a non-prescription drug while employed in any law enforcement capacity or military police?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires you to adhere to the agency policy of prohibiting employees from serving as officers or managers of any corporation or organization that conducts a lottery or gambling activity, including tribal gambling activities. Employees may not gamble in tribal gambling activities or any gambling licensed activities. Do you understand that you are required to adhere to the above agency policy?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires frequent in-state overnight travel and occasional out-of-state travel. Are you willing to travel as part of your regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

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This position will require a reliable and secure internet connection. Are you able to meet this requirement in your home office?

• Yes
• No

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This position will be assigned to a home office in one of the following counties: Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Chelan, Douglas, Lincoln, Spokane, Kittitas, Grant, Adams, Whitman, Yakima, Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla. If you don't currently reside in one of the above counties, are you willing to relocate?

• Yes
• No

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As part of the hiring process, you will be required to undergo and be able to pass an extensive background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination, criminal records check, credit check, and fingerprinting. Are you willing and able to complete these?

• Yes
• No

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As part of the hiring process, you will be required to complete a post offer Medical Exam, Psychological Exam, and Drug test. Are you willing and able to complete these?

• Yes
• No

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I hereby state, by selecting yes, that the information within this application and the supplemental questionnaire is correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of any information will result in my disqualification from consideration for employment or, if employed, my dismissal. I understand that this application is not a contract, offer, or promise of employment. Also, I understand that I need to apply to the position on Public Safety Testing by registering and completing my profile, and Personal History Statement (PHS). If I am not currently a law enforcement officer and considered a lateral transfer, I understand I will also need to take the Written Exam and pass the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).

• Yes
• No

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