Lawful Gambling Compliance Regulator 1 - Compliance Specialist

Working Title: Lawful Gambling Compliance Regulator 1 - Compliance Specialist

Job Class: Lawful Gambling Compliance Regulator 1

Agency: Gambling Control Board

• Job ID : 98282

• Location : Roseville, MN

• Telework Eligible : Yes. Up to 50% of the time.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/05/2026

• Closing Date : 11/19/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Gambling Control Board / Gambling Control-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Lawful Gambling Control-Payroll / Regulation Group 2

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes. Up to 20%.

• Salary Range: $24.40 - $35.30 / hourly; $50,947 - $73,706 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Employees/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

About the Job:

This is an opportunity to work for a small agency that helps nonprofit organizations successfully use lawful gambling to raise money for their charitable purposes. The Minnesota Gambling Control Board regulates the $5.2 billion lawful gambling industry ensuring the integrity of charitable gambling operations and the lawful use of charities’ net profits.

Position Purpose:

This position performs professional-level regulatory analysis, compliance reviews, and technical assistance for licensed organizations and their permitted premises where charitable gambling is conducted. Under the direction of senior specialists and supervisors, this position evaluates organizational records, financial transactions, gambling equipment, and internal control systems to determine compliance with applicable Minnesota statutes, rules, and agency policies.

Responsibilities include analyzing and evaluating financial and operational records related to lawful gambling activities, identifying compliance deficiencies, and preparing written communications documenting findings, supporting facts, and recommended corrective actions. This position also provides accurate and consistent technical assistance to licensed organizations and industry stakeholders regarding regulatory requirements and assists with educating the industry on applicable statutes, rules, and policies to promote compliance and protect the integrity of charitable gambling.

This posting will be used to fill multiple (2) positions.

This position will be based out of the Roseville, MN office.

This position is eligible to telework up to 50% with a signed agreement per the HR/LR Policy #1422 . Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. ex) 12-01-2025 to 07/01/2026.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume to be considered.

At least one (1) year of continuous work experience with primary responsibilities in accounting, public administration, regulatory compliance, financial investigations or a closely related regulation field requiring problem solving, accounting and analytics.

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Ability to compare information against statutes, rules or organizational requirements and assess compliance.

• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders with a customer service focus.

• Ability to prepare clear and concise field audit reports to correct, guide and provide technical assistance and training.

• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work effectively and timely with minimal supervision.

• Experience with word processing and spreadsheets, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of lawful gambling rules and regulations in the State of Minnesota.

Knowledge of state lawful reporting requirements.

Ability to apply, interpret and explain regulations (statutes, rules, policy and procedures) to internal, agency and non-regulatory, external stakeholders.

Ability to develop and present training materials and procedures to a variety of in-person, classroom groups, up to 1-75 + people.

Physical Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's License with a clear driving record.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, which may require going up and down stairs and lifting boxes of financial records.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification form upon hire.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following:

• Must maintain avalid driver’slicense

• Criminal Background Check

• Employment Records Check (current State employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Driver’s Licenseand RecordsCheck

The Gambling Control Board is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. GCB does not participate in E-Verify.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.