SPECIAL AGENT, INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION - UNCLASSIFIED
Salary
$113,501.00 Annually
Location
Carson City
Job Type
Unclassified Full-Time
Job Number
2026-02950
Department
GCB - GAMING CONTROL BOARD
Opening Date
07/21/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Salary Grade
Not Assigned
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
CARSON CITY,NV 89702
Job Summary
Gaming Control Board is seeking to fill the position of Special Agent in the Investigations Division in Carson City, Reno, or Las Vegas. Under limited supervision, a Special Agent in the Division (All Areas of Investigations) will perform the full range of duties in the investigation of complex and time sensitive applications for gaming licenses as well as other transactions or issues requiring Board and Nevada Gaming Commission (Commission) action; prepare comprehensive reports for presentation to the Board and Commission; provide leadership of investigative teams in the direction, scope, assignment, and completion of multiple investigations of a comprehensive and high-profile nature; provide training and input on the evaluation of team agents; complete administrative responsibilities; and perform related work as required.
The ideal candidate is a detail-focused and ethical professional who analyzes financial data, identifies irregularities, and ensures compliance with tax laws through thorough and objective investigation.
Essential Qualifications
Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in business administration, public administration, administration of justice, economics, finance, accounting, criminal justice, or other applicable degree and five years of experience with an organization conducting financial analysis and/or law enforcement investigations; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level experience in the areas of accounting, auditing, financial planning, internal revenue service, income tax preparation, budgeting, taxation, banking, finance, securities, legal research, real estate investment management, business or public administration involving budget preparation and business development, or business management and planning and/or investigative experience involving white collar crime, drug trafficking or money laundering, detective bureau, organized crime, intelligence collection, fraud, or closely related experience.
Job Duties
Under limited supervision, a Special Agent in the Division (All Areas of Investigations) will perform the full range of duties in the investigation of complex and time sensitive applications for gaming licenses as well as other transactions or issues requiring Board and Nevada Gaming Commission (Commission) action; prepare comprehensive reports for presentation to the Board and Commission; provide leadership of investigative teams in the direction, scope, assignment, and completion of multiple investigations of a comprehensive and high-profile nature; provide training and input on the evaluation of team agents; complete administrative responsibilities; and perform related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Analytical Thinking, Integrity and Ethical Judgment, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Interviewing Skills, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving.
Recruiter Contact Information: Sonja Grass - SonjaGrass@admin.nv.gov
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.
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Benefits include:
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. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
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 benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
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January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
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