Public Safety Inspector I

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Department of Public Safety - Gambling Control Unit

Job Class Code: 7271

Grade: 18 (Professional/Technical)

Salary: $ $26.48/hour

Location: Augusta, ME

Opening Date : November 3, 2025

Closing Date: November 19, :01am

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled candidate to join our team as a Public Safety Charitable Gaming Inspector. The ideal candidate will be responsible to oversee and aid in the registration and/or licensure of non-profit organizations in Games of Chance, Beano and Bingo. This involves ensuring that these organizations adhere to all the necessary regulations and guidelines when conducting charitable gaming activities. This individual is also responsible for conducting field inspections of games that have been registered or licensed, as well as liaising with local law enforcement agencies to provide them with the necessary assistance and training regarding charitable gaming activities. In addition, they will complete formal reports of alleged violations and patron complaints, and for performing any other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director or Executive Director.

A state vehicle is provided for business purposes only for travel to different locations across Southern Maine to conduct inspections and assessments of different charitable gaming activities.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Oversee and provide assistance in the registration and/or licensure of non-profit organizations in the area of Games of Chance, Beano and Bingo and the proper recording thereof.
• Complete field inspections of games registered or licensed.
• Units liason with local law enforcement providing on location assistance and training as requested.
• Complete formal reports of alleged violations and patron complaints.
• Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director or Executive Director.

Skills or knowledge required:

• Knowledge of laws and rules pertaining to the regulatory oversight of charitable gaming of Bingo and Games of Chance.
• Ability to answer questions from public and organizations in a timely and informed manner and follow-up with any compliance issues.
• Ability to write detailed reports and provide consistent quality assurance with Gaming Control Unit records.
• Ability to provide both oral and written communications in a timely and professional manner.
• Ability to complete work schedules with little supervision.

Minimum qualifications:

A two (2) year combination of education, training, and/or experience directly related to inspections.

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Milton Champion at

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11, $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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