Law Enforcement Officer Position

Washington State Gambling Commission - Special Agent (Non-Certified)

 

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Washington State Gambling Commission - Special Agent (Non-Certified)

Last updated on February 20, 2025
PST Partner Agency since December 02, 2021

Important Information

Thank you for considering our department.

Currently, we do not anticipate hiring in the near future, however, should we experience any unexpected vacancies, we will immediately access our candidate list and begin a hiring process.

For that reason, we still welcome you to test for our agency.

Community Information

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Department Information

Licensing Unit – Agents assigned to this unit are based out of our Headquarters office in Lacey. Agents conduct pre-licensing financial investigations, financial reviews and source of funds investigations, criminal history investigations, post licensing investigations and charitable/nonprofit reviews and works in coordination with Tribal Gaming Agency licensing representatives. Work in this unit requires out-of-state and out-of-country travel.

Area Information

County: N/A
Population: N/A
# of Staff: 119

Hiring Status

The hiring process begins with completing a Personal History Statement through Public Safety Testing - Career Opportunities.

Phase 1 - Panel interview

Phase 2 - Background Investigation

Phase 5 - Drug test for Forensic Unit only.

Once you complete the Personal History Statement, the next step in the process is completing an online application through careers.wa.gov. You can create an application profile on www.careers.wa.gov by clicking the "Apply Now" button at the top of the page.

If your PHS is not complete and available to us at the time we review candidates for a panel interview, you will not be considered for that hiring cycle. There will be some time that lapses between completing your tests and the panel interview – you should spend that time preparing for the interview and hiring process.

Current Military – Please do not apply until you are within six (6) months of your ETS date. Please contact the WSGC Human Resources Division (HRD) if you have any questions.

Salary Information

Special Agent starting salary ranges from $64,620 - $88,752 annually, depending upon your education and experience.

Benefit Information

Of course, we offer EXCELLENT employment benefits including medical and dental, life insurance, paid leave, and several retirement options.

In addition to the benefits listed above, Gambling Special Agents have the following benefits:

  • Agency furnished equipment. 
  • Flexible work schedule of 160 hours within a 28-day work period.
  • Paid training and broad developmental opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.


Washington State Gambling Commission - Special Agent (Non-Certified) Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination No, not required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) No, not required (may be required later)
PST Personal History Statement Required within 7 days  
Minimum Age 21
Citizenship US Citizen / Lawful Permanent Resident / DACA-Recipient
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Must have a valid license accepted by Washington State.
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification

No

Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Washington State Gambling Commission - Special Agent (Non-Certified) Disqualifiers

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.

Category Disqualifier
Driving
Potential

Not have a substantial accumulation of driving violations which indicates a disregard for rules and regulations.

Drug Usage
Potential
Criminal Activity
Potential
Employment
Automatic Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
Financial
Potential Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.

Contact Information

Washington State Gambling Commission - Special Agent (Non-Certified)

4565 7th Avenue SE
Lacey, WA 98503 N/A County
360.252.9964

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: No, not required
PAT: No, not required (may be required later)

PST Personal History Statement: Required within 7 days


Other Washington State Gambling Commission positions

Regulation and Enforcement
Tribal Gaming Agent