Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 08/03/26
Applications Due: 08/17/26
Vacancy ID: 221107
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyNYS Gaming Commission
TitleRacing Investigator
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 40%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.50
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Schenectady
Street Address 354 Broadway Schenectady, NY 12305
City Schenectady
StateNY
Zip Code12305
Job Specifics
Duties Description Under the direction of the Director of Racing Investigations, Division of Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering, the Racing Investigator (Intelligence) will perform duties that include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Human Intelligence Collection (HUMINT), Develop sources of information and confidential informants (CI). Interviews subjects for alleged violations related to the conduct of racing, including equine incidents, or such related matters concerning police activities and law enforcement at the racetracks.
• Compiles and submits reports to the Gaming Commission regarding these activities.
• Conducts surveillance at the racetracks to determine and assist in relieving problems of administrative control and security including identification and exclusion of unlicensed individuals and other people engaged in possible unlawful activities.
• Gives testimony as required at hearings concerning suspensions, revocations, and other proceedings regarding evidence resulting from investigations.
• Frequently travel to racetracks under the jurisdiction of the New York State Gaming Commission.
• Other responsibilities as assigned, which may include travel to assist in other investigations, assisting with drug testing for licenses, and assisting with the Bureau of Licensing.
• Conducts Intelligence Analysis of horse racing for betting anomalies, race fixing, and financial crimes
• Liaisons with Federal, State, and Local intelligence units for information sharing and synergy.
Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:
Six years of HUMINT intelligence experience involving source development and interviewing subjects regarding fraud, corruption, organized crime, gambling and performance enhancing drug use. Horse knowledge and experience plus. Fluency in Spanish. Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or economics.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience.
Additional Comments Prohibition against Playing and Wagering
Commission employees and family members residing in their households are prohibited from purchasing Lottery tickets or claiming Lottery prizes. Commission employees are prohibited from wagering upon any horse racing, commercial gaming, video lottery gaming, Indian gaming, charitable gaming activities, interactive fantasy sports, and mobile sports wagering within the State. To avoid any appearance of impropriety of conflict of interest, Commission employees will be prohibited from all aspects of promoting, operating, and playing in any charitable gaming, which includes bingo and games of chance such as raffles, whether the organization conducting the game is required to be licensed by the Commission. The prohibition placed upon each Commission employee from assisting with any charitable gaming does not apply to the employee's family unless the employee thinks it presents a conflict of interest related to his or her job duties. Commission employees must also avoid any outside activities that could interfere or be perceived to interfere with their job duties.
Pre-Employment Restrictions
The law that established the Commission (specifically, Section 107 or the Racing, Pari-mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law) prohibits any person from being employed by the Commission if, during the period commencing three years prior to employment, such person held any interest in, or employment by, any corporation, association or person engaged in gaming activity with the State.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The NYS Gaming Commission is an equal opportunity employer, does not tolerate discrimination in employment, programs, or activities on any basis protected by federal or state law, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. Please direct inquiries to the Office for Equal Opportunity at DEIA@gaming.ny.gov.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance to fully participate in the application and interview process for the position sought, please contact us at gam.sm.Accessibility@gaming.ny.gov and we will be happy to assist you.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax (518) 388-3368
Email Address hrrecruitment@gaming.ny.gov
Address
Street Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 7500
City Schenectady
State NY
Zip Code 12301
Notes on ApplyingEmail submissions are preferred. The job title and vacancy number should be indicated in the subject line.
Please send your cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive and/or "the Cloud".
Please indicate your current Civil Service title (if applicable) and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Your Social Security Number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
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