Description
• Regulates all Gaming activities according to Tribal Ordinance and enforces the Compact on behalf of the Tribe.
• Ensures that all Internal Audits are completed as required by the Compact and NIGC Internal Controls.
• Ensures that all Class III gaming employees are certified properly through Arizona State Gaming.
• Issues, denies, and revokes Class II and Class III gaming licenses as deemed necessary and informs the State Gaming Agency and NIGC.
• Appoints and supervises gaming employees and Internal Audit employees
• Investigates any failure of the Casino/Bingo operation to comply with the Compact, Ordinance, NIGC MICS, and the Tribe's Internal Controls. Requires any corrective action deemed necessary.
• Prepares a plan for the protection of public health & safety and physical security of patrons.
• Issues a certificate of Gaming License to the Gaming operation yearly.
• Reviews and approves floor plans and surveillance systems.
• Reviews Casino policies and procedures as necessary.
• Establishes and updates a list of persons barred from the facilities.
• Imposes penalties for compact violations.
• May bring civil action in the name of the Tribe to enforce the compact.
• Receives customer & employee complaints and may impose such remedial/disciplinary action as deemed appropriate.
• Prepares an annual operating budget.
• Calls and participates in meetings with the Gaming Commission.
• Serves as a formal liaison between the Tribe and the State of Arizona.
• Attends monthly Regulator's meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Thorough understanding of the Compact between the Cocopah Indian Tribe and the State of Arizona.
• Broad knowledge of all facets of Gaming.
• Must be able to manage, direct, and counsel employees of all backgrounds.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Effective communication experience.
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Must have strong planning and organizational skills.
• Testing may be required.
• Must be certifiable through the Arizona Gaming Department.
• Must be able to undergo and pass a DPS/FBI fingerprint background investigation, and cannot have two (2) or more misdemeanors or felony convictions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 4 years in a related field, management or director position; gaming industry is preferred.
