Special Investigator 1 - Meadows Racetrack

Are you ready to help protect the integrity of racing by uncovering the truth behind every investigation? The Special Investigator 1 position with the Department of Agriculture offers an exciting opportunity to support fair and responsible racing at Meadows Racetrack. This role allows you to use professional judgement and strong communication skills to ensure rules are followed and concerns are addressed. You will gather facts, conduct inspections, and help maintain a safe and honest racing environment. Apply today to join a team where your work directly supports public confidence in the sport of racing!

This position focuses on enforcing racing regulations, conducting investigations, and supporting safe and fair operations at Meadows Racetrack. It involves gathering facts, completing reports, performing inspections, and interacting with individuals involved in racing activities. As a Special Investigator 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Investigation Tasks: Collect facts and information related to ongoing investigations at the racetrack
• Rule Enforcement: Enforce rules and regulations established by the Harness Racing Commission
• Report Writing: Prepare reports for supervisors that summarize investigative findings
• Inspection Duties: Search barns, vehicles, and other areas as directed
• Interview Activities: Interview applicants with arrest histories, convictions, or racing violations
• Sample Collection: Collect human urine samples for required testing
• Fingerprint Processing: Collect and process fingerprints and assist with license generation
• Track Monitoring: Inspect key areas and patrol the barn area to ensure safety and compliance

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• Successful completion of the Special Investigator Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of professional experience in criminal, civil, or administrative investigation work, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to obtain and maintain a State Horse Racing Commission Employee License.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Willing and able to work in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
• Able to perform duties in and around horses with exposure to dust, dirt, and hay.
• Willingness to work a varied schedule which may include holidays and weekends.
• Willingness to work outside in adverse weather conditions.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.