Field Investigator - Presque Isle Downs Racetrack Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4787729) Apply  Field Investigator - Presque Isle Downs Racetrack Salary $20.34 Hourly Location Erie County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Temporary Full-time Job Number N-2025-16281 Department Department of Agriculture Division AG Prsq Isl Dwns Rctrk Opening Date 01/14/2025 Closing Date 1/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 70020 Position Number 50305425 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit G1 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 00043173 Bureau / Division Presque Isle Downs Racetrack Worksite Address 8199 Perry Hwy City Erie, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16509 Contact Name Zachary Bender Contact Email RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Do you have a background in investigations or law enforcement and a passion for the thrilling world of horse racing? The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission wants you! The Department of Agriculture is on the hunt for a committed and meticulous professional to join our team as a Field Investigator at Presque Isle Downs Racetrack. Seize this opportunity and apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Field Investigator, you will play a crucial role in issuing occupational licenses at the Presque Isle Downs Racetrack. The track operates under the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission (PHRC) while effectively enforcing horse racing regulations. You will assist licensees and applicants, expertly guiding them through the necessary forms and procedures. Your responsibilities will include efficiently collecting and processing licensing fees and fines and ensuring meticulous record-keeping in the PHRC licensing software. You will also conduct thorough fingerprinting to verify identification for all applicants and licensees, guaranteeing that everyone is properly licensed and fully eligible to race. Your dedication and attention to detail will uphold the integrity of the racing community. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50305425) . 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. + You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: + Three years of experience in public contact work, including two years of experience in field investigation or law enforcement work;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 willnotbe 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov . 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. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 How many years of full-time experience in public contact work do you possess? + 3 years or more + 2 to less than 3 years + 1 to less than 2 years + Less than 1 year + None 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 How many years of full-time experience in field investigation or law enforcement work do you possess? + 3 years or more + 2 to less than 3 years + 1 to less than 2 years + Less than 1 year + None 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 How much college coursework in investigations, law enforcement, or a closely related field do you possess? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + 60 credits or more + 30 but less than 60 credits + Less than 30 credits + None 06 If you do not possess college coursework in the fields listed in the question above, how much college coursework have you completed in other fields? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + 30 credits or more + Less than 30 credits + None Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov