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Gaming License Investigator 1

State of Ohio.com

Office

OHIO

Full Time

Gaming License Investigator 1 (250007I9) 

Organization

: Casino Control CommissionAgency Contact Name and Information: OCCC Human Resources hr@casinocontrol.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

: Oct 14, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

: 100 EAST BROAD 100 East Broad Street Suite 1910 Columbus 43215

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: 47,757

Schedule

: Full-timeClassified Indicator: UnclassifiedUnion: OCSEA 

Primary Job Skill

: InvestigationTechnical Skills: Interviewing, Technical Writing, Customer Service, Investigation, Records ManagementProfessional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Agency Overview

About Us:

The Ohio Casino Control Commission has the responsibility to ensure the integrity of casino gaming, sports gaming, skill-based amusement machines and fantasy contests by licensing, regulating, investigating and enforcing state laws.

What We Do:

The Ohio Casino Control Commission is a bipartisan regulatory body made up of seven Commissioners, an Executive Director and supporting staff that provides oversight of the casino gaming industry in Ohio. To fulfill the mission and the responsibilities of the Commission, the Executive Director oversees eight divisions that provide critical functions to ensure the integrity of casino gaming: communications, enforcement, legal counsel, licensing & investigations (casino gaming & fantasy contests), operations, regulatory compliance, responsible gambling and skill games.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our agency website.

Job Description

  • Assists as needed with the license application intake process to supplement investigations
  • Performs provisional investigations of natural person applicants and renewal investigations of entity applicants seeking to be licensed by the OCCC to determine suitability for licensure
  • Conducts verbal or written follow-up with applicants, licensees, or related individuals based on application information and preliminary investigative findings
  • Prepares investigative files that include pertinent information to make preliminary written licensing recommendations based upon findings
  • Compiles and maintains complete investigatory materials according to agency policy
  • Works closely with Division peers and supervisors as well as the Commission’s field office managers to assist in various informational aspects of the licensing process
  • Provides information in response to inquiries from the general public, licensees, potential licensees, and other interested parties regarding the investigation process and OCCC policies
  • Performs other duties as assigned by superiors as required in order to fulfill OCCC mission & goal
Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

  • 18 mos. exp. auditing or conducting investigations corresponding to type of subject matter appearing in job posting/approved position description.
  • -Or Completion of associate core program in accounting, finance, criminology, criminal justice or closely related field.
  • -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  • Job Skills: Investigation
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Compensation

Starting compensation for this position is $22.96 hourly/$47,757 annually with the opportunity to advance in pay after six months. This position is in Pay Range 28, please visit Pay Range Table for more information.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check, including a BCI/FBI fingerprint. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.  An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Ada Reasonable Accommodation

Ohio Casino Control Commission is committed to providing access and inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request an ADA reasonable accommodation, please contact Judith Schember by email judith.schember@casinocontrol.ohio.gov or phone 380-267-2898.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Gaming License Investigator 1

Office

OHIO

Full Time

October 2, 2025

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State of Ohio