Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  50705725

Description Activated On:  10/14/2026 1:18:19 PM


Position Purpose:
Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. 

This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Security in providing for the overall physical and operational security of lottery personnel, equipment, facilities and information systems and to maintain the on-going integrity of lottery games and operations.

Description of Duties:
Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

Performs full range of supervisory duties over two Revenue Research Analyst 3.

Directs GLEPS scratch ticket compliance testing

Directs the execution of daily tasks required within our iLottery platform such as handling and researching exceptions as well as completing claims-related scheduling and MUSL validation steps for registered play.

Ensures strict separation of duties between this position and the associated AO4 in drawings to ensure that no wrongful gain can be received by any lottery employee and/or vendor. This will entail certain approvals relating to drawings coming from this position, and the execution of what was approved being performed/overseen by the Drawings AO4. This separation is a critical component of Lottery’s multilayer fraud-prevention program and a mandated requirement for maintaining Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) compliance.

Oversees ticket validation processes to ensure compliance with PA Lottery, WLA, NASPL and MUSL directives.

Conducts internal security studies for the Deputy Secretaries, the Executive Director of the Lottery, Security Director and other staff as requested.

Engages with the Office of Chief Counsel, Criminal Tax Investigations, District Attorneys, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to address security-related matters involving the lottery, including fraud, illegal lottery activity, ticket tampering, and other investigative complaints.

Manages physical security programs for access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection and incident resolution.

Recommends enhancements in providing security guidance to information systems, networking, and data storage and retrieval operations for adherence to Lottery, WLA, NASPL and MUSL requirements.

Establishes schedule for quarterly inspections of lottery field offices, assigns personnel to perform. Maintains the inspection checklist making additions or removals as new technology and threats emerge.

Recommends enhancements to existing game programs and develops detailed security plans for new games based on analysis gained in collaborative brainstorming session with peers in Internal Audit, Product Delivery and PAL Business Owners.

Oversee case reviews, possible security violations, ticket thefts, customer and retailer complaints, and other special studies as necessary.

Makes written and oral reports to the director of security, executive staff, law enforcement and other entities as required.

Writes and maintains the Disaster Recovery/Continuity of Government plan for the Lottery and makes DR/COG recommendations to the security director and executive staff.

Establishes recommendations to achieve departmental goals such as 90 day compliance visit plans, providing detailed and accurate reporting to the Director.

Assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of all security related policies, standards and guidelines related to security issues.

Makes recommendations for budget planning and expenditures.

Adheres to Department security and confidentiality standardsInteracts positively with internal and external customers.
Serves as Security Director Designee in the event of a MUSL game imbalance

Demonstrate a commitment to meeting expectations of the bureau/program’s customer(s) at all times. Apply Lean thinking in day-to-day tasks.

Being mindful of internal controls and risk management when changes are made to a process.

Treats others equitably and adheres to diversity and inclusion program requirements in the workplace.

Performs as Security Director in his absence.

Performs other duties as required.


Decision Making:
Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

Determines unit's work priorities, sets standards and goals, evaluates work performance, resolves employee complaints, decides if disciplinary action is necessary, interviews and recommends candidates for vacancies, approves/disapproves leave requests, and determines training needs of subordinates.
Assesses written reports from Compliance team and makes a recommendation to the Lottery Security Director on action resulting from those reports
Updates and maintains the Disaster Recovery/Continuity of Government plan for the Lottery and makes DR/COG recommendations to the security director and executive staff.
Makes detailed recommendations to the Lottery Security Director on identified issues and areas of discrepancy, recommending corrective actions to align with established requirements. Additionally, proposes effective implementation strategies to ensure comprehensive security compliance across all operations.
Makes decisions for assigned functions within policies and recommends actions to Lottery Security Director on complex situations for feedback and approval, as needed.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

Experience:

Experience in learning/utilizing industry specific software as well as Microsoft Office
Experience with Loss prevention, gaming security or criminal investigations

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Essential Functions
: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
 
 1. Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
 2. Proficiently navigate PC/applications/systems
 3. Apply analysis/research methodologies
 4. Understand Bureau operations and systems
 5. Prepare policies and procedures
 6. Interprets PA Lottery laws, rules, and regulations
 7. Establish/maintain effective working relationships
 8. Create/present reports
 9. Travel as required
 10. Supervise