Special Agent Supervisor – Non-Certified
Lacey Headquarters
Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule (after initial training period)
Full-Time Exempt
Salary: $101,352- $111,816 per year, Depending on Qualifications
Want to love your job but be able to retire at age 60 instead of the typical retirement age of 65 like most other state employees? WSGC Special Agents are participants in the Public Safety Employees Retirement System (PSERS) plan 2
The recruitment will remain open until August 19, 2026. We encourage interested applicants to apply early, as we anticipate scheduling interviews on August 26 and 27, 2026.
We are seeking a qualified and motivated professional to join the Washington State Gambling Commission as a non-certified Special Agent Supervisor within our Licensing Unit.
This position is a civil service exempt position, with salary placement in EMS Band 2.
Who We Are
The Washington State Gambling Commission is a state accredited; limited-jurisdiction law enforcement agency whose mission is to protect the public by ensuring that gambling is legal and honest. We are the second oldest gambling agency in the country and the only statewide agency that licenses and regulates an estimated $3.5 billion gambling industry comprised of Tribal, commercial, and nonprofit businesses.
The Licensing Unit helps ensure that commercial, nonprofit, and Class III tribal gaming applicants, licensees, and related individuals meet legal and regulatory qualifications for licensure, certification, eligibility, registration, or suitability.
The ideal candidate is an ethical and dependable leader who can exercise sound judgment, communicate clearly, build trust with internal and external partners, and manage competing priorities in a complex regulatory environment. This position requires someone who can work both independently and as part of a team, handle sensitive information appropriately, support team members’ development, and maintain professional relationships across diverse communities and stakeholder groups.
Some of the key duties of this position:
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Supervise, mentor, coach, and develop assigned Licensing Unit employees while supporting accountability, training, performance, and timely completions of work.
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Review and analyze licensing applications, financial aid and background investigations, case reports, and complex licensing issues to determine whether applicants and licensees meet qualifications under applicable laws, rules, agency policies, and tribal-state compact requirements.
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Help administer programs related to commercial and nonprofit licensing; Class III tribal gaming employee certification; eligibility and registration; gambling equipment and proprietary game review; financial reporting; and agency rulemaking.
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Develop, update, and implement unit processes, procedures, training materials, program strategies, and communication tools that support efficient, consistent, and legally sound licensing work.
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Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers and partners.
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Develop and provide training and presentations to internal and external customers.
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Support agency and unit priorities by participating in teams, meetings special projects, policy discussions, and process improvement efforts.
Special requirements/conditions of employment for non-certified special agents in Licensing:
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Be a US Citizen or lawful permanent resident.
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Maintain a driver's license that is valid in Washington State and be able to drive a motor vehicle.
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No convictions for any crime with a nexus to the job for which they have applied.
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Not have a substantial accumulation of driving violations which indicates a disregard for rules and regulations or indicates a safety risk.
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Adhere to the agency policy of prohibiting employees from serving as officers or managers of any corporation or organization that conducts a lottery or gambling activity, including tribal gambling activities. Employees may not gamble in tribal gambling activities or any gambling licensed activities.
Must be willing and able to:
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Address diverse groups in a public forum.
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Travel overnight as necessary for off-site work, meetings, and training.
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Work alone or in teams.
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Work evening, weekends, hours other than 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and extra hours when necessary to meet work objectives and deadlines.
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Work indoors in a gambling environment, which may involve smoke filled and dirty areas, diverse populations, and intoxicated persons.
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Undergo and able to pass an extensive background investigation, which includes a detailed personal history statement, criminal records check, credit check, and fingerprinting.
How to Apply
First Step: Candidates are required to submit the following:
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A complete online application which includes supplemental questions
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At least three (3) professional references, with contact information.
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Proof of degree and/or certifications, if listed on your application materials.
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Second Step: Once your application through careers.wa.gov has been completed, visit the Public Safety Testing website and complete the following steps:
Step 1. Apply online to the Washington State Gambling Commission Special Agent Supervisor (Non-Certified) on Public Safety Testing website. Click the yellow Apply Now link.
Step 2. Complete the Personal History Form on the PST website.
Once all the steps have been completed through Public Safety Testing, your name and applicant profile will then be available for review by WSGC. If you do not complete the Personal History Form on the PST website prior to the closing date, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.
NOTE: As part of our hiring process, we require an employment reference for the preferred candidate from their current or most recent supervisor. If the preferred candidate is a current or recent state employee, we will also review the personnel files as part of our process. References are typically contacted after interview.
The Washington State Gambling Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or needing this job announcement in an alternative format should provide contact information via email
[email protected]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
For questions regarding this recruitment announcement, email us
[email protected].
