Open: November 6, 2026
Close: December 2, 2026
Job Title: Compliance Specialist
Department: TGRO
Reports To: Assistant Director
Hours: 40 Hrs./Wk. – Full Time
Salary: Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits
Requisition: 973
*Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.
Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Gaming, this position assists in the daily compliance duties performed by the Tribal Gaming Regulatory Office. The Compliance Specialist performs various duties to ensure that the gaming operation complies with the requirements of all federal,
state and tribal regulations as they apply to Class II and Class III gaming.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Utilizes gaming knowledge and experience to analyze and review reports, data and statistics from the operation of Class II or Class III games. Acts as the first reviewer for the Assistant Director. Alerts Assistant Director of concerns.
Performs audits, reviews procedures, and tests for compliance with established Tribal Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS), National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) MICS, Tribal-State Compact requirements, casino departmental policies and procedures, and state and federal regulations.
Reviews daily reports in ITrack system. Cross references reports with operations to ensure regulations were followed. Ensures reporting is entered accurately and entirely. Routes back to Agents/Supervisors for revisions. Alerts Assistant Director of concerns.
Assists Assistant Director with barring appeal requests. Provides information to customer for EQC’s barring appeal procedures. Sends relevant information to EQC management. Reviews all TGRO barring appeals. Prepares documents for Assistant Director’s meeting with customer.
Creates and manages all staff calendar. Compiles all shifts/locations/office schedules into one calendar. Ensures calendar is updated regularly.
Prepare programs, checklist, work papers, schedules, and summaries in accordance with applicable standards.
Prepares monthly compliance reports for Tribal Council and Gaming Advisory Board. Tracks and reviews data to ensure accurate statistics. Ensures reports are in accordance with professional and department standards.
Responsible for possessing a thorough understanding of, and keeping up-to-date with, compliance regulations from NIGC, IGRA and the State Compact.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory duties.
Qualifications and Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and must have a minimum of four years experience working as a Tribal Gaming Agent or Gaming Surveillance Observer within Washington State with specific and demonstrated knowledge of Tribal Gaming internal controls and policy and procedures; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Intermediate experience and knowledge using word processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Word for Windows, Excel, Access, etc.) to write reports and log data is required.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and…