GAMING ENFORCEMENT SECTION LEADER - NORTH

FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION

Division of Gaming Enforcement

 

Gaming Enforcement Section Leader - Northern

Annual Salary: $81,000 - $87,840

Northern Region (Tallahassee, Florida)

 

*** Open Competitive ***

 

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, oversight of gaming compacts, and other forms of gambling authorized by state law, excluding the Lottery, as well as directly enforcing Florida’s gaming laws and combatting illegal gambling activities.

 

The agency is overseen by five Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor, with Commissioners appointing an Executive Director who leads a team of 198 staff members. The mission of the Florida Gaming Control Commission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement.

 

The Division of Gaming Enforcement is a criminal justice agency comprised of sworn law enforcement officers and criminal intelligence analysts handling complex cases involving RICO, money laundering, and illegal gambling throughout the state.

 

The Commission takes pride in offering a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

 

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

This is a law enforcement position involving duties pursuant to 16.711, Florida Statutes. The incumbent assigned to this position oversees criminal, internal, intelligence, and other types of investigations, in support of the Florida Gaming Control Commission mission. 

• Prepares work schedules and assigns duties.
• Develops, updates, and revises departmental policies and procedures.
• Supervises, coordinates, and directs the investigations of criminal cases.
• Monitors and evaluates job performance of subordinates.
• Disciplines or effectively recommends disciplinary action of staff for violation of commission rules and regulations.
• Assists subordinates in performing job duties.
• Resolves personnel problems within the organization.
• Prepares reports and directs preparation, handling, and maintenance of division records.
• Serves as the division’s training coordinator for sworn and non-sworn personnel to include the development of educational programs, preparation of lesson plans, and conducting or coordinating training for division personnel. Maintains division training records as required by CJSTC or agency directives.
• Inspects facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards. 
• Reviews contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
• Cooperates with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testifies in court.
• Conducts raids and supervises the detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.
• Meets with stakeholders, law enforcement, and community groups to develop programs and strategies, and to support FGCC goals.
• Conducts surveillance to obtain information on suspects, co-conspirators, witnesses, and investigative targets.
• Interviews complainants, witnesses, and suspects to obtain facts or statements and records interviews.
• Mutual Aid Assignment – Pursuant to F.S. 23.121, the incumbent is responsible for participating in the Florida Mutual Aid program in a law enforcement capacity to assist other government or local agencies as specified by Mutual Aid agreements.                                                                        

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: