Agent-Jefferson City Dist. II

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State vehicle for work-related travel

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive benefits package

Overtime pay opportunity

Job summary

State-of-Missour is seeking a Liquor Agent for the Jefferson City District Office to enforce Missouri alcohol and tobacco laws. The role covers a designated District 2 territory with a mix of office and field work, including inspections, investigations, and education for licensees and the public.

Qualifications include U.S. citizenship, Missouri residency, a valid driver license, a Class A Missouri POST license, and at least two years of law enforcement experience.

Qualifications

• Be a United States citizen and taxpaying resident of Missouri at time of hire.
• Possess a valid Missouri driver license.
• Be proficient in the English language.
• Possess a high school diploma or an equivalent certificate.
• Possess a Class A Missouri POST license at the time of appointment.
• Possess ordinary physical strength.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years law enforcement experience; college coursework or military police may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Reside within 60 miles of the office or relocate within six months; able to pass job-related assessments.

Responsibilities

• Office duties include serving as primary contact for liquor license applicants, licensees, clerks and local law enforcement within a designated territory and reviewing license applications for completeness and eligibility.
• Field work includes conducting retailer education training, inspections and site visits, investigations, and joint enforcement activities.
• Enforcement duties may require plainclothes operations and overtime based on staffing and seasonal demand.

Skills

English proficiency

Citizenship & residency

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma

Criminal justice college coursework or military police substitute

Job description

SALARY:

$52,077.60 Annual Salary

DESCRIPTION:

A vacancy currently exists within the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. The position works from the Jefferson City District Office and will be assigned a designated territory within the boundaries of District 2 (see https://atc.dps.mo.gov/about/contact_us.html).

Liquor agents are responsible for enforcing all Missouri statutes and regulations relating to the manufacture, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages as set out in Chapter 311, RSMo and the Code of State Regulations (CSR). Agents also have authority to enforce sections 407.925 to 407.934, RSMo. and the associated CSR relative to prohibiting sales of tobacco products to minors.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Business hours for the district office are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; however, an Agent’s hours will routinely vary, and will generally consist of approximately 40% office work and 60% field work, with fluctuations based on seasonal demand and staffing. Each district is responsible for conducting weekly enforcement activities which may consist of late nights, extended hours, weekend work, and possible overnight stays.

Office/administrative duties include, but are not limited to: serving as the primary point of contact for liquor license applicants, licensees, city/county clerks and local law enforcement agencies within a designated territory, and to review liquor license applications for completeness and eligibility.

Field work includes, but is not limited to: conducting retailer education training programs, completing routine inspections and site visits, investigating citizen complaints/surveillance, conducting joint enforcement activities with local law enforcement agencies, and conducting self-initiated and supervisor-directed enforcement activities primarily consisting of plainclothes operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify for the position, the applicant must:

• Be a United States citizen and taxpaying resident of Missouri at time of hire.
• Possess a valid Missouri driver license.
• Be proficient in the English language.
• Possess a high school diploma or an equivalent certificate.
• Possess a Class A Missouri POST license at the time of appointment.
• Possess ordinary physical strength.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years law enforcement experience;
• College coursework in criminal justice or a closely related field or military police service may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Reside within 60 miles of the office or relocate within six months; and,
• Be able to pass a job-related assessment exam, oral interview, criminal record check and background investigation, drug screening, polygraph, and psychological evaluation.

ASSESSMENT TESTING AND INTERVIEWS:

Computerized assessment tests will be conducted at the Jefferson City district office.

Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be contacted for scheduling purposes. Candidates must pass the test to qualify for an interview.

Interviews will be scheduled at a later determined date.

BENEFITS:

Agents are provided a state vehicle for work-related travel, and scheduling allows for some flexibility when not assigned to the district office. The State of Missouri also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which can be reviewed here, https://oa.mo.gov/state-employees-new#mini-panel-state-employees-tabs2. Annual grant programs also provide Agents an opportunity to earn overtime pay.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, or any other non-merit factor.

Should have any questions, please contact Melinda at 573-751-5443.