DFA Senior Regulatory Enforcement Agent

Position Number: 22168827

County: Pulaski

Posting End Date: 6/28/2024

Anticipated Starting Salary: $45,010

ABC ENFORCEMENT

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong understanding of DFA and Regulatory Division Policy and Procedure. Previous experience as a Regulatory Division Agent. Strong presentation skills and knowledge of excel, power-point and word.

Position Specifics:

This is an Regulatory Enforcement Division Supervisor Position. This position reports to the Enforcement Division Deputy Director and is responsible for a group of agents who's primary responsibility is the enforcement of alcohol, tobacco and medical marijuana rules and law.

This position is subject to "on-call" status and varying work hours. State-wide travel is expected. Ability to pass a extensive background investigation and hold a federal security clearance is required.

This position is assigned the Southern Enforcement Division

The mission of the Department of Finance and Administration is to provide Arkansas citizens convenient, effective, and courteous service which will encourage voluntary compliance with tax, license, and child support laws.

Position Information

Class Code: X196C

Grade: GS08

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $45,010.00 - $65,264.00

Summary

The DFA Senior Regulatory Enforcement Agent is responsible for supervising Arkansas Tobacco Control (ATC) Enforcement agents and enforcing Arkansas tobacco laws. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Functions

Oversees DFA Regulatory Enforcement Agents within an assigned region of the state, including training new agents, certifying agent certification and continuing education, reviewing narrative reports, and ensuring faster inspection and response time for agents in that region. Enforces federal, state, and local laws regarding tobacco, including the sale, possession, purchase, and transportation of tobacco products.

Employs basic law enforcement skills, observes activity occurring in the area of assignment, and is alert to acts which may result in tobacco law violations or any other serious crime. Responds to reports of a crime in progress, conducts a crime scene assessment, intervenes to terminate criminal acts or to investigate and initiate appropriate actions, and issues summons or citations for misdemeanor crimes or violations, as prescribed in the agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and applicable state law. Inspects the records of permit holders to ensure compliance with Arkansas tobacco laws, including compliance checks to enforce underage sales of tobacco products; conducts inspections of permitted businesses for violations of state laws and writes violation reports for illegal activities at permitted outlets.

Oversees appropriate agency billing on a weekly/monthly basis for activities in the assigned state region, including review of timesheets and reimbursements for travel and evidence purchases. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

Occasional in-state travel and carrying and use of a firearm while on duty is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of law enforcement operating standards and procedures. Knowledge of surveillance and investigative techniques.

Knowledge of basic state and federal tobacco laws. Knowledge of budget management and agency purchases. Ability to qualify with a firearm as required by agency manual of rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to perform investigations and make arrests. Ability to secure and document evidence of crimes and civil violations.

Ability to prepare and present oral and written information and reports. Ability to use covert audio and video surveillance equipment, including body wire. Skill in the operation of firearms.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, public administration, or a related field, plus three years of law enforcement investigations experience, or experience in electronic forensics or a crime scene division, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity. OR The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma, plus eight years of law enforcement experience with two years in investigation, electronic forensics, or a crime scene division, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity.

Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

Must be certified as a Basic, General, Intermediate, Advanced, or Senior Law Enforcement Officer by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training in accordance with ACA 12-9-101 through 12-9-109. Must possess a valid Arkansas driver's license. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WITH WORK HISTORY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Applications must include complete work history and references. A resume may accompany the state application but will not be substituted for any part of the application. False, misleading, or incomplete statements may result in disciplinary action and possible termination.

Veteran Preference: A copy of a DD-214 must be submitted to the Hiring Official at the time of interview to be considered for Veteran Preference.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS at (888) 897-7781 or dhs.gov/e-verify.

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