Job No:

539712

Work Type:

Full-time Location:

PHOENIX Categories:

Agricultural/Farm,Legal/Investigations/Adjustment/Compliance

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT GAMING ADG ADG 100

North 15th Avenue Suite 202 Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Turf Paradise

• Horse Track 1501 West Bell Road Phoenix, Arizona 85023 DOE The Arizona Department of Gaming is seeking a dedicated Racing Division Horse Racing Steward to interpret and enforce the Racing Commission Rules and Regulations, ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all participants.

This critical role involves maintaining compliance with both state regulations and the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act ( HISA ), while safeguarding the integrity of the racing industry. If you are committed to upholding the standards of racing and protecting the welfare of animal participants, we encourage you to apply.

Your Impact:

• Rule Enforcement:

  Interpret and enforce Racing Commission Rules and Regulations, ensuring compliance from all racing participants, including jockeys, owners, and trainers.

•

Track Inspections:

Conduct regular inspections and maintain documentation for

HISA / HIWU

, ensuring all individuals involved have completed necessary requirements.

• Decision-Making:

  Hold hearings, issue fines, suspend licenses, and make determinations on race results, ensuring fair and impartial rulings.

• Reporting and Documentation:

  Write detailed reports on complaints, actions taken, penalties imposed, and keep accurate records in accordance with state regulations. Why Join Us?

• Impactful Role:

  Play a key part in maintaining the integrity and safety of the racing industry in Arizona.

• Professional Development:

  Work in a dynamic environment that values continuous improvement and offers opportunities for growth and training.

• Comprehensive Benefits:

  Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that ensures your well-being and security.
• Interpret and enforce the Racing Commission Rules and Regulations, ensuring compliance for the health, safety, and welfare of all racing participants and the integrity of wagering.
• Oversee compliance with the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act ( HISA ) and the Horseracing Integrity Welfare Unit ( HIWU ), including conducting track inspections and ensuring all relevant documentation for jockeys, owners, and trainers is complete.
• Maintain daily records of individuals involved in racing on the

HISA / HIWU

website and ensure adherence to all applicable regulations.

• Act on behalf of the Director and the Racing Commission to hold hearings, issue fines, suspend or deny licenses, and supervise race results and on-track Racing Division employees.
• Investigate objections and make prompt decisions on entries and declarations, regulating conduct during racing meetings.
• Take immediate action in cases of rule violations, including disqualification of horses or suspensions of individuals involved, and refer matters for further review if necessary.
• Serve on the judiciary board, making decisions regarding the validity of complaints and race outcomes in line with state racing commission rules. Prepare detailed reports documenting all complaints, actions taken, penalties imposed, and the voting record of board members, while advising the Director on all rulings and hearings.
• Attend the racing secretary's office or racetrack during entries and racing days to represent the Department and interpret applicable rules.
• Impose civil penalties for rule violations, which may include fines and suspensions, and refer serious violations to the Director for potential license revocation.
• Assist as a Boxing/Mixed Martial Arts inspector at events throughout the year, ensuring compliance and certification for these activities.
• Inspect and certify Off Track Betting ( OTB ) facilities across Arizona and maintain necessary updates on the Association of Racing Commissioners International ( ARCI ) website regarding rulings.
• Arizona State Racing Commission rules and regulations
• Statutes governing horse racing
• Track operations
• Investigations and licensing functions
• Horse anatomy and behavior

• HISA / HIWU

  rules and regulations
• Judging race results impartially and exercising mature judgment
• Detecting violations of rules during race meets
• Communicating effectively with the public and industry professionals
• Writing reports and gathering data for statistical analysis
• Diffusing volatile situations and resolving disputes
• Formulate appropriate courses of action and communicate those courses of action to staff/management
• Make informed decisions in sensitive and hazardous environments
• Maintain related certifications
• Perform work of considerate difficulty
• Investigate work of a sensitive and occasionally hazardous nature
• Work in a smoke and high dust environment and must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Training racing employees, independent contractors and department employees
• Work at racetrack locations within the State
• Possess at minimum, a basic level Racing Officials Accreditation Program certificate.
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account