SALARY: $50,462.00 Annual Salary
DESCRIPTION : A vacancy currently exists within the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. The position works from the Springfield District Office and will be assigned a designated territory within the boundaries of District 5 (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.
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.
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, conducting self-initiated and supervisor-directed enforcement activities primarily consisting of plainclothes operations, and building/maintaining working relationships with city and county clerks and local law enforcement agencies to quickly and effectively address issues with local establishments.
QUALIFICATIONS : To qualify for the position, the applicant must:
- Be a United States citizen and taxpaying resident of Missouri at the 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 Springfield district office (approximately 2-3 hours in duration). Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be contacted to schedule testing. Candidates must pass the test to qualify for an interview.
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.
