Title: Investigator - #00015

State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer III

Hiring Range: 70,000 to $80,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Racing Commission

Location: Virginia Racing Commission

Agency Website: www.dhrm.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Investigator is responsible for conducting background checks, site visits, interviews, and all aspects
of investigative fieldwork. Investigates suspected incidents of illegal activity or suspected fraud. Findings
directly inform licensing decisions and potential enforcement actions, ensuring that only qualified and
trustworthy entities operate in Virginia’s racing environment.
The Virginia Racing Commission (VRC) regulates the racing and wagering industry within the
Commonwealth, safeguarding public trust and ensuring accurate revenue collection and financial
integrity. The VRC’s Finance Division exists to uphold these objectives through effective budget
management, internal controls, and comprehensive financial oversight of both the Commission and its
licensees.

Minimum Qualifications

The Virginia Racing Commission (VRC) regulates the racing and wagering industry within the
Commonwealth, safeguarding public trust and ensuring accurate revenue collection and financial
integrity. The VRC’s Finance Division exists to uphold these objectives through effective budget
management, internal controls, and comprehensive financial oversight of both the Commission and its
licensees

Additional Considerations

Familiarity with pari-mutuel wagering, casino/HHR systems, or other highly regulated gaming
environments

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

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Contact Information

Name: Debbie Wyatt Smith

Phone: 804-292-6414

Email: Debbie.wyattsmith@dhrm.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.