Gaming Representative

Gaming Representative

Salary

$27.07 - $41.03 Hourly

Location

Cedar Rapids - 52401 - Linn County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-03511

Agency

429 Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing - Racing & Gaming Commission

Opening Date

06/30/2026

Closing Date

7/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

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#LI-POST

Point of Contact

Randy Morrison, randy.morrison@iowa.gov

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Job Description

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) is seeking a Gaming Representative to oversee gaming operations at the newly developed Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center in Cedar Rapids. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the opening and ongoing regulation of a brand-new gaming facility while helping ensure gaming activities are conducted fairly, securely, and in compliance with Iowa law.

As a Gaming Representative, you will serve as IRGC's on-site regulatory presence, working closely with casino staff, patrons, and law enforcement partners to uphold the integrity of gaming operations and protect the public interest.

What Youll Do

Ensure Gaming Operations Meet Iowa Standards

• Verify gaming devices, slot machines, and table games are approved and operating in accordance with Iowa law and administrative rules.
• Conduct testing and inspections of gaming equipment and gaming systems.
• Review and approve game rules, promotions, tournaments, and other gaming activities.
• Verify gaming inventories, shipments, and destruction procedures for gaming equipment and supplies.

Monitor Compliance and Financial Integrity

• Review gaming revenue records and identify discrepancies when necessary.
• Observe and review gaming operations, including surveillance and count procedures.
• Verify compliance with approved security plans, internal controls, and operational procedures.
• Monitor compliance with responsible gaming requirements and restrictions involving minors and intoxicated individuals.
• Assist with sports wagering oversight and complaint investigations as applicable.

Conduct Regulatory Reviews and Investigations

• Review incidents, complaints, and potential rule violations.
• Investigate allegations of noncompliance and determine appropriate regulatory action.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and documentation related to investigations.
• Serve as a representative of the agency during hearings, appeals, and regulatory proceedings when necessary.

Administer Occupational Licensing

• Review and process gaming occupational license applications.
• Conduct applicant interviews and determine eligibility for licensure.
• Monitor compliance with licensing requirements and conditions.
• Process licensing actions including approvals, denials, suspensions, and probationary actions.

Serve as a Regulatory Resource

• Interpret and apply Iowa Code, administrative rules, and gaming regulations.
• Advise casino personnel regarding regulatory requirements and compliance expectations.
• Collaborate with casino staff, law enforcement, and members of the public to resolve concerns and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Build professional working relationships while ensuring accountability and integrity within gaming operations.

What Were Looking For

• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• The ability to interpret laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience reviewing records, conducting audits, inspections, or compliance activities
• Sound judgment and the ability to make independent decisions
• A commitment to integrity, professionalism, and public service
• Background check required.

Why Join the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission?

At the IRGC, our work protects Iowans through fair, consistent, and effective regulation. As a Gaming Representative, youll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, while helping ensure Iowas gaming industry operates with transparency, accountability, and public confidence. In addition to providing a positive work environment, we offer a great compensation package for all our full-time employees, including:

• Robust benefits, including excellent health, dental, life and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package.
• Optional 401A plan with employer contribution.
• Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan).
• Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more)
• For additional information on benefits click here.
• Excited to pursue the next step in your career? Apply today!

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Join us and be part of the team supporting one of Iowas newest gaming destinations from day one.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, public or business administration, compliance, finance, law, or a closely-related field.
• Four years of full-time work experience in the compliance with or interpretation of administrative rules, laws, or regulations.
• Four years of full-time work experience in the pari-mutuel racing or gaming industry in a position that involved interpreting rules, compliance, and making judgments.
• A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number two or three), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in business, accounting, public or business administration, compliance, finance, law, or a closely-related field equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Gaming Representative 1.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

Additional Qualification Requirements

Positions in this class require the ability to pass a background check to obtain licensure by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. Licensure is necessary for permanent employment.

Why Choose the State of Iowa?

At the heart of our commitment to excellence is a dedication to our most valuable asset - our employees. Discover the outstanding benefits that set us apart as an employer of choice.

Our Robust Benefits Package Includes:

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Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.

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Health and Wellness:

Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind. Click here to learn more about IPERS.

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

Professional Development:

Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

Join Us - Elevate Your Career:

Ready to elevate your career with the State of Iowa? Click here to explore more about our unparalleled benefits and discover what makes us unique. Your success is our priority!

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

• Yes - I understand and agree.
• No

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, public or business administration, compliance, finance, law, or a closely-related field?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of full-time work experience do you have in the compliance with or interpretation of administrative rules, laws, or regulations?

• I do not have any of the identified work experience
• Less than four years of the identified experience
• Four years or more of the identified experience

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How many years do you have of full-time work experience in the pari-mutuel racing or gaming industry in a position that involved interpreting rules, compliance, and making judgments?

• I do not have any of the identified experience
• Less than four years of the identified experience
• Four years or more of the identified experience

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How many years do you have of a combination of accredited college or university course work in business, accounting, public or business administration, compliance, finance, law, or a closely-related field AND/OR full-time work experience in the compliance with or interpretation of administrative rules, laws, or regulations? Thirty semester hours equals one year of experience.

• I do not have any of the education and/or experience
• Less than four years of the combined education and/or experience
• Four years or more of the combined education and/or experience

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Are you a current State of Iowa employee - executive branch? IF YES - How many months do you have of full-time experience in the classification of Gaming Representative 1 for the State of Iowa?

• I am not a State of Iowa employee
• I do not have any experience in the classification of Gaming Representative 1 for the State of Iowa
• Less than 12 months of full-time experience in the classification of Gaming Representative 1 for the State of Iowa
• 12 months or more of full-time experience in the classification of Gaming Representative 1 for the State of Iowa

Required Question

Employer State of Iowa

Agency 429 Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing - Racing & Gaming Commission Address

6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100

Des Moines, Iowa, 50321

Website https://irgc.iowa.gov/