Alcohol and Tobacco Police Sergeant

Open to State of DSHS Merit Employees Only

Recruitment #070124-UBBA05-450400

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Summary Statement

This classification is a certified police officer responsible for supervising other Division Police Officers statewide.  This position will primarily oversee marijuana enforcement operations in the absence of a Lieutenant and the Division's marijuana task force involving other state agencies.  This position assists with assignment and evaluation of work performance by subordinate employees.  This position will conduct and provide guidance for complex criminal and civil investigations involving Division police officers and handle other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

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

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

  1. Possession of an active State of Delaware Council on Police Training Certificate or equivalent, OR eligibility for recertification per Delaware Administrative Code Title 1, Chapter 801, Section 8.0 Re-activation Requirements of Police Officers.
  2. At least six years' experience as a Certified Police Officer.
  3. Three years' experience in ensuring compliance with alcohol and tobacco laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
  4. Six months experience in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing in-depth, long term investigations.
  5. Coursework, training and/or work experience in staff supervision, which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.
  6. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

Applicants may only apply if they are current permanent employees of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

A satisfactory fingerprint-based background check administered by the Delaware State Police is required as a Condition of Hire.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

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 StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

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 is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. 


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