The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission is looking for a committed professional with a background in criminal investigations to fill the role of Special Investigator 1 at Presque Isle Downs Racetrack. If you are passionate about working with horses and jockeys and being a vital part of an exciting recreational pursuit, this position may be perfect for you!
As a Special Investigator 1, you will conduct inquiries into illegal activities and violations of Pennsylvania racing rules, administrative regulations, drug and alcohol misuse, and equine post-race samples. You will compile investigative data, provide testimony, act as a prosecutor in Stewards hearings, interview applicants with legal issues, conduct drug and alcohol tests, and gather evidence during investigations. Your duties will include searching racing facility areas, obtaining authorization for confidential information release, overseeing sample collection, fingerprinting, photographing applicants, verifying licensee eligibility, and researching criminal histories to ensure compliance with racing regulations.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: Temporary Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of experience in criminal investigation work and a bachelor's degree; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Post Employment Requirement: A Commission Employee License is required for this position or will be obtained once hired. Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
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