Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Agent I

Incumbent will be responsible for handling statewide criminal and regulatory investigations as well as completing arrest warrants and search warrants that originate from surveillance activities. This class is responsible for acquiring a knowledge of and enforcing state and federal laws, rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement.

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Promotes compliance by assisting in inspections and inventories of liquor establishments and answering questions from owners and operators to help them comply.
   
• Assists with enforcement of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement laws, rules, regulations.
   
• Assists with criminal investigations and surveillance activities.
   
• Makes arrests, completes investigative and compliance reports to include crime reports that are submitted to the State Bureau of Identification; reports may be used in court cases; appears as a witness in Court and before the Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement Commission.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Agent I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. At least 20 and 1/2 years of age.
2. Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
3. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

For more information on the Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement Agent I requirements, please visit How to Become an Agent.

For admission to the State of Delaware Police Academy applicants who are made a conditional offer of employment shall be required to successfully complete State of Delaware Council on Police Training approved psychiatric/psychological exam, medical examination and a physical ability test to demonstrate fitness for duty.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Examination: A written test is required.  You will need to retake the exam if you have not applied in DEL by 3/24/2010. Test study guides may be obtained by visiting the Human Resource Management web-site at  http://delawarestatejobs.com/explore/test-study-guides.shtml. Applicants scheduled for examinations will be required to show photo identification to the exam proctor before taking the exam.  All scheduling notices will be sent via email to the applicant.  Please check your email for your scheduled exam date.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.