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Job Posting closes: April 28, 2025
Required documents uploaded by: When application is submitted.
Agency Information:
About the Lottery: In November of 1986, 64 percent of Kansas voters approved a constitutional amendment authorizing the creation of a state lottery. The Kansas Legislature passed the "Kansas Lottery Act" in 1987, and the Kansas Lottery was established. The mission of the Kansas Lottery is to produce the maximum amount of revenue possible for the State of Kansas while ensuring the integrity of all games.
The Kansas Lottery sells $1, $2, $3, $5, $10, $20 and $30 scratch tickets and $1 and $2 instant pull tab games. In addition, Kansas Lottery players enjoy Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America, Lucky for Life, Super Kansas Cash, Pick 3, 2by2, Keno, Racetrax, and Holiday Millionaire Raffle draw games. Kansas Lottery products are sold at approximately 1,750 retail locations.
The Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, enacted in 2007, authorized the Kansas Lottery to be the owner/operator of casino gaming in four Kansas gaming zones. Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City; Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane; Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City; and the Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel in Pittsburg.
The Kansas Lottery employs people in many different backgrounds/positions such as marketing, finance, security, sales and IT. The Kansas Lottery is a place where you can dream big. Come and join our winning team!
About the Position
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Rotating Standby schedule, occasional nights and weekends.
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Security, Enforcement, Agent, Law Officer
Compensation: $25.72 hourly
Position is located in Topeka, KS; Shawnee County. Applicant must live within 30 minutes of the Kansas Lottery building located at 128 N. Kansas Ave. or be willing to relocate.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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Position Summary & Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Conducts investigations and enforces laws of the State of Kansas, particularly those pertaining to the operation of the Kansas Lottery.
- Investigates criminal violations of altered or counterfeit lottery tickets, stolen tickets and related situations; investigate falsified licensing documents; conducts background investigations of vendors, retailers and potential employees as required by statute and policy; conducts retailer ADA compliance surveys and/or works with others on same, interviews victims and suspects during criminal investigations to obtain information; inspect retail businesses to ensure proper compliance with rules and agency policy and procedure.
- Provides back up to various security department staff to ensure department work is completed in a timely manner without interruption.
- Provide security for ticket printing, ticket transport and delivery, at headquarters and at all special promotional drawings and events. Will also provide security during MUSL draw lock downs, securing areas to prevent entrance or exit of individuals and information leakage.
- Write reports to document and communicate investigative findings by assembling information gained through investigations and interviews and preparing a concise and factual document. Execute subpoenas, warrants of arrest and execute search warrants as necessary.
- Participate in agency and department training activities and meetings. Performs other duties as required.
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Qualifications
- Education:
- High School education or equivalent
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with coursework in law enforcement or criminal investigation or related field preferred.
Licensing & Certification:
Certified Kansas Law Enforcement Officer required at time of hire.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- Must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the State of Kansas Office of Personnel Services prior to hire and subject to periodic updates.
- Must pass extensive background prior to hire and subject to periodic updates.
- Subject to tax clearance upon hire and subject to periodic updates.
- Employees of the Kansas Lottery and designated family members are subject to the provisions of the Kansas Lottery Act, K.S.A. 74-8701 et seq, and the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, K.S.A. 74-8733 et seq.
- Must be able to respond to afterhours emergencies within 30 minutes.
- Must complete Form I-9 upon hire and update and/or re-verify as required.
- By law, any person who holds or has held a license with the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission may not be employed by the Kansas Lottery within five years after last holding such license.
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Jayme Carpenter
Phone: 785-296-5726
Mailing Address: 128 N. Kansas Ave. Topeka, KS 66603
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How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
