Agent - St. Louis

State-of-Missour; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Cafeteria plan

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Wellness program

529 plan

Job summary

The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control is seeking a dedicated Agent to enforce Missouri liquor laws, operate from the St. Louis District Office, and cover District 3 and parts of District 4.

The role blends office duties with field inspections, trainer duties, and joint operations with local police. Qualifications include US citizenship, Missouri residency, a high school diploma, a valid MO driver license, and a MO POST class A license; two years in law enforcement and ability to pass

Qualifications

• Be a US citizen and Missouri resident at hire.
• Valid Missouri driver license.
• Proficient in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Missouri POST class A license at appointment.
• Minimum of two years law enforcement experience.
• College coursework in criminal justice or military police may substitute year-for-year.
• Residence within 60 miles of St. Louis office or relocation within six months; pass required assessments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for liquor license applicants and licensees within designated territory.
• Review liquor license applications for completeness and eligibility.
• Conduct retailer education trainings, inspections and investigations.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement for joint enforcement activities; perform plainclothes enforcement.

Skills

Public safety awareness

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Missouri POST license

Criminal justice coursework or military police substitution

Job description

Job Location

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.