Investigator

Date Posted: May 15, 2024

Requisition ID: 443750

Location:

Shelbyville, IN, US, 46176

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (HRC):

We know real Hoosier horsepower! It is the mission of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission to oversee pari-mutuel horse racing in Indiana, and to protect the integrity of the sport through active and diligent regulation.

Role Overview:

Incumbent performs investigative duties as required in order to avoid, reduce or eliminate misconduct of applicants or licensees within the jurisdiction of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission. Through the assigned investigative efforts of the incumbent, the integrity of Pari-mutuel racing in the State of Indiana will be maintained.

This position requires the incumbent to spend a majority of working hours at the track (s) and satellite facilities. Normal working hours will closely coincide with hours of racing. However, successful conclusions to investigations may require varied working hours as approved by the Director of Security.

This position is located at Caesar's Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville, IN. Must be willing to work evenings and holidays when needed due to the nature of the business.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Review and investigate practices within a state agency to ensure all laws, rules and regulations are being followed and applied fairly.

• Investigate a variety of security issues involving allegations, suspicions and/or violation(s) of any laws, rules or regulations as identified by agency management.

• Conduct inspections of agency facilities to determine whether security and safety procedures are in place and effective.

• Review personnel and fiscal records to ascertain misappropriation of public funds.

• Complete and submits investigative reports and memoranda of findings related to mismanagement of agency laws, rules, and regulations.

• Work with agency staff to resolve identified security and safety concerns.

• Assist in the review of applications for occupational licenses. employment background checks completed by the Indiana State Police, FBI, and other law enforcement agencies. 

• Inspect agency living, dinning, working and recreational areas.

• Provide testimony at hearings, trials, appeals and criminal proceedings.

• Conduct searches and seizures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, techniques, and terminology of current investigative practices.

• Extensive knowledge of security procedures.

• Considerable knowledge of all federal laws, state statues, assigned agency rules, policies, and procedures.

• Advanced knowledge of due process as well as criminal and civil liability.

• Ability to exercise both tact and persuasion in dealing with agency personnel.

• Ability to organize and conduct field investigations.

• Ability to present evidence at hearings.

• Ability to manage subordinate staff inclusive of supervision, discipline, performance evaluation, grievance procedures, overtime, etc.

• Effective communication skills.

  Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

  The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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