Agent - St. Louis

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Flexible scheduling

Overtime pay opportunities

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking candidates for a law enforcement position in the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control at the St. Louis District Office. This role combines office work with field activities, including inspections and community engagement.

Employees will benefit from comprehensive state benefits, including retirement plans, health insurance, and flexibility in scheduling. Successful applicants must pass various assessments and reside close to the St. Louis area.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen and taxpaying resident of Missouri.
• Possess a valid Missouri driver license.
• Must have worked for at least 2 years in law enforcement.
• Reside within 60 miles of St. Louis office or relocate.
• Pass job-related assessment tests and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Missouri laws regarding alcohol production and distribution.
• Conduct inspections, trainings, and investigate complaints.
• Serve as the contact point for license applicants and agencies.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Communication skills

Proficiency in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Missouri POST class A license

College coursework in criminal justice

Job description

St. Louis District Office

South Service Center

7545 S. Lindbergh, Suite 150

St. Louis, MO 63125

You will be working in the liquor enforcement section of the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, based in the St. Louis District Office. Your role will involve a specific territory within District 3 and/or the eastern part of District 4 (refer to https://atc.dps.mo.gov/about/contact_us.html). The agents in this Division are tasked with enforcing all Missouri laws and regulations concerning the production, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages as outlined in Chapter 311, RSMo.

We offer great benefits!

• Missouri State Employee Retirement System
• Deferred compensation plan
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)
• Paid life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Cafeteria plan
• Paid holidays
• 10 hours annual leave per month
• 10 hours sick leave per month
• Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives
• MOST 529 College Savings Program

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 50% office work and 50% field work. 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.

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;
• Missouri POST class A 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 St. Louis office located at 7545 S. Lindberg Blvd or the Cape Girardeau office located at 2530 Maria Louise Lane 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 St. Louis district office. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be contacted for scheduling purposes. Interviews will be scheduled at a later determined date.

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 benefit 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.

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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.