Classified/Competitive 
Class Code Pay Plan Class Title Eff.Date
5460  PS - 11 LIQUOR CONTROL AGENT  Mar 9, 2012
PURPOSE OF CLASS:
In the Department of Consumer Protection, Liquor Control Division, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in making field inspections and conducting investigations in connection with the administration and enforcement of the Liquor Control Act and regulations of the Department of Consumer Protection or Liquor Control Commission.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of a Liquor Control Supervising Agent or an employee of higher grade.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Inspects permit premises or proposed permit premises for conformance with state statutes and regulations within an assigned territory as follows:
1.
Application Investigation: New applications and renewals, Removal applications, Transfer of Stock applications; interviews principals; investigates background of principals by personal interview, checks police records, etc.; documents source of all finances involved in transaction; examines records and accounting procedures for conformance with policy and regulations; inspects permit premises or proposed permit premises for conformance with proposed physical requirements and recommends alterations as necessary; reports violations of building or fire codes to appropriate authorities; testifies in legal proceedings both before Commission and within judicial system; performs related duties as required.
2.
Annual Renewal Inspections: Inspects premises annually to confirm ownership, physical facility and class of operation are consistent with conditions of original liquor permit and business operates in accordance with permit; documents findings in inspection report; cites violations for Commission review; testifies in legal proceedings both before Commission and within judicial system; performs related duties as required.
3.
Special Investigations: Receives assignments regarding violation of ownership, selling liquor outside of business hours, etc.; investigates alleged violations of laws and regulations by interviewing complainants, taking statements, observing premises, examining corporate and financial records, personnel files, inventories, etc.; determines nature and extent of violations; prepares comprehensive reports including evidence and documentation; assists in preparation of court cases; testifies in court and at hearings before Commission; performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Considerable knowledge of investigative methods and techniques; knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply relevant agency policies and procedures; knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; basic knowledge of health, sanitary, zoning and fire code regulations; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret blueprints and building plans; ability to utilize computer software.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
General Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in investigatory work, technical or administrative work in the liquor industry or other related industry dealing with the general public.
Note:
Related industry is interpreted to mean any business such as a restaurant, grocery store, pharmacy, etc. which would necessitate some familiarity with liquor statutes and regulations as well as health, sanitary, zoning and fire code regulations.
Substitution Allowed:
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.
Incumbents in this class are subject to Section 30-4 of the Connecticut General Statutes which states in part: "...no employee of the Department of Consumer Protection who carries out the duties and responsibilities of sections 30-2 to 30-68mm, inclusive, and the regulations enacted thereunder may, directly or indirectly, individually or as a member of a partnership or as a shareholder of a corporation, have any interest whatsoever in dealing in or in the manufacture of alcoholic liquor, nor receive any commission or profit whatsoever from nor have any interest whatsoever in the purchases or sales made by the persons authorized by this chapter to purchase or sell alcoholic liquor...".
2.
Incumbents in this class are subject to work unscheduled hours.
3.
Incumbents in this class are required to travel.
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Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
CHARACTER REQUIREMENT:
In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate will be made before persons are certified for appointment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.
Incumbents in this class must be in good health and must have and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity to effectively perform the duties of the class.
2.
Applicants may be required to pass a physical examination.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to threatening situations in the conduct of investigations.
This replaces the existing specification for the same class in Salary Group PS 11 approved effective October 22, 1998. (2012 SCOPE Review)

5460A 4/5/12 cm
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