NJRC Special Services (Hourly State Investigator 2)

Summary

The Attorney General's Office, New Jersey Racing Commission, is looking for an Hourly State Investigator 2 to join its team in Cherry Hill, NJ. The hourly rate for these positions will be $39.90 to $58.46 per hour. Special Services positions are filled on a part-time, temporary basis during normal business hours. Candidates appointed to a Special Services title will be limited to 944 work hours in a fiscal year.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:The Attorney General has broad oversight of the state's legal and law enforcement matters. As the head of the Department of Law & Public Safety, the Attorney General supervises a wide range of Divisions, Offices, and Commissions, consisting of over 2,800 sworn law enforcement officers, 600 attorneys, and thousands of other public servants.ABOUT THE DIVISION:The New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC) regulates horse racing in New Jersey. NJRC is a nine-member, bipartisan body appointed by Governor, staffed by a team of career employees who oversee the permitting and licensing procedures of horse owners, trainers, drivers, and veterinarians.ABOUT THE POSITION:Under the limited supervision of the Executive Director, a State Investigator 4, or other supervisory official within the New Jersey Racing Commission is responsible for:Overseeing the processing of pari-mutuel wagering by the staff operating the totalisator at the hub facility;Observing all aspects of the processing of wagers at the hub facility to ensure that wagering is handled and ceased in accordance with the requirements of the NJRC's rules;Performing other related duties as required.This position may require non-traditional work hours on an as needed basis, including evenings and/or weekends, on short deadlines for certain assignments, with or without advance notice.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as required on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.Three (3) years of experience conducting background or criminal type investigations including the review and analysis of financial and accounting records.A Master's degree or certification as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated experience."Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.OTHER KEY FACTORS:This position may require non-traditional work hours, on an as needed basis, including evenings and/or weekends on short deadlines for certain assignments, with or without advance notice.Preference for applicants who have experience with pari-mutuel wagering, analyzing transactions, database management, and proficient in spreadsheets.BENEFITS:Temporary employment services positions may be eligible to accrue earned sick leave for qualifying absences.For more information, please visit

Job Description

The Attorney General's Office, New Jersey Racing Commission, is looking for an Hourly State Investigator 2 to join its team in Cherry Hill, NJ. The hourly rate for these positions will be $39.90 to $58.46 per hour. Special Services positions are filled on a part-time, temporary basis during normal business hours. Candidates appointed to a Special Services title will be limited to 944 work hours in a fiscal year.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:The Attorney General has broad oversight of the state's legal and law enforcement matters. As the head of the Department of Law & Public Safety, the Attorney General supervises a wide range of Divisions, Offices, and Commissions, consisting of over 2,800 sworn law enforcement officers, 600 attorneys, and thousands of other public servants.ABOUT THE DIVISION:The New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC) regulates horse racing in New Jersey. NJRC is a nine-member, bipartisan body appointed by Governor, staffed by a team of career employees who oversee the permitting and licensing procedures of horse owners, trainers, drivers, and veterinarians.ABOUT THE POSITION:Under the limited supervision of the Executive Director, a State Investigator 4, or other supervisory official within the New Jersey Racing Commission is responsible for:Overseeing the processing of pari-mutuel wagering by the staff operating the totalisator at the hub facility;Observing all aspects of the processing of wagers at the hub facility to ensure that wagering is handled and ceased in accordance with the requirements of the NJRC's rules;Performing other related duties as required.This position may require non-traditional work hours on an as needed basis, including evenings and/or weekends, on short deadlines for certain assignments, with or without advance notice.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as required on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.Three (3) years of experience conducting background or criminal type investigations including the review and analysis of financial and accounting records.A Master's degree or certification as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated experience."Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.OTHER KEY FACTORS:This position may require non-traditional work hours, on an as needed basis, including evenings and/or weekends on short deadlines for certain assignments, with or without advance notice.Preference for applicants who have experience with pari-mutuel wagering, analyzing transactions, database management, and proficient in spreadsheets.BENEFITS:Temporary employment services positions may be eligible to accrue earned sick leave for qualifying absences.For more information, please visit