Title: Lead Investigator #00015

State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer III

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Racing Commission

Location: Virginia Racing Commission

Agency Website: www.vrc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency
The Virginia Racing Commission (VRC) regulates horse racing conducted with pari-mutuel wagering, advance deposit account wagering, historical horse racing, and the Virginia Breeders Fund within the Commonwealth, safeguarding public trust and ensuring accurate revenue collection and financial integrity across all licensed activities. The VRC's investigative function exists to uphold these objectives through effective compliance oversight, internal controls, and comprehensive fieldwork spanning the Commission's full regulatory scope and its licensees.

About the Position
The Lead Investigator reports to the Director of Enforcement and Compliance. This role is responsible for conducting background checks, site visits, interviews, and all aspects of investigative fieldwork across all activities regulated by the Virginia Racing Commission under Title 59.1, Chapter 29 of the Code of Virginia and Title 11, Agency 10 of the Virginia Administrative Code. This includes horse racing conducted with pari-mutuel wagering, advance deposit account wagering (ADW), historical horse racing (HHR) terminals and facilities, and the Virginia Breeders Fund and related equine incentive and breed-development programs, as those programs are developed and expanded. Investigates suspected incidents of illegal activity, fraud, licensing violations, or other regulatory noncompliance across these program areas. Findings directly inform licensing decisions and potential enforcement actions, ensuring that only qualified and trustworthy entities operate within Virginia's racing and gaming environment.

Flexibility in work schedule is required. This position will include weekend assignments during racing season and may require work on certain holidays based on operational demands.

Minimum Qualifications

•Familiarity with investigative procedures, from evidence collection to interview techniques.
•Keen observation and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to interpret complex financial or legal information.
•Strong interpersonal abilities to conduct interviews, build rapport, and effectively communicate investigative findings.
•Proficiency in technology relevant to investigations (databases, surveillance equipment, etc.).
•Integrity and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential data.

Additional Considerations

Familiarity with pari-mutuel wagering, casino/HHR systems, or other highly regulated gaming environments. Experience in conducting investigations.

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.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number on the fax cover sheet. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call 804-225-2131 for assistance.


All applicants are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Kimberly Crutchfield

Phone: 804-292-6542

Email: kimberly.crutchfield@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.