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130720
ATC AGENT 1
PS109     $37,461 - $75,795
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 10/01/2022

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations through the monitoring and inspection of those licensed with, or seeking licensure from, the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from an ATC Agent 4 or higher-level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Revenue - Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from ATC Agent 2 by the absence of experienced-level duties.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Conducts extensive criminal history and background checks on beer and/or liquor permit applicants.  Based on findings, recommends issuance or denial of alcoholic beverage and tobacco permits.

Routinely performs physical inspections of applicant and/or licensed alcoholic beverage and tobacco outlets in assigned area to ensure compliance with state and local laws.

Collects fees and penalties on new applications, permits, and delinquent renewals, and transmits to Alcohol Tobacco Control Office, Baton Rouge.

Issues administrative and criminal violation citations and makes arrests for violation of the Alcohol and Tobacco Control Law and Statutory Criminal Law.

Formulates generally supportable basic conclusions through simple analysis of information gathered.  Submits reports to regional supervisor on all possible or probable violations in assigned area within established time frames. Proposes and sometimes coordinates additional investigative efforts.

Conducts underage compliance operations to determine frequency of sales of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products to minors and monitors assigned areas for compliance rates.

Works with federal and other state agencies to assure alcoholic beverage and tobacco outlets comply with applicable statutes, including "Prevention of Youth Access to Tobacco Laws" and fire and health codes. 

Assists Revenue collection personnel and local sales tax collection agencies in collecting state and local sales taxes.  Issues administrative violation citations to alcoholic beverage and tobacco outlets for failure to pay sales taxes.

Coordinates with local, state, and federal law enforcement to plan and execute high-risk enforcement actions within assigned area.

Assists criminal and administrative prosecutors with case preparation, secures evidence for analysis and presentation at trial, and appears and testifies before Alcohol Tobacco Control hearings or in courts of law.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience in active military service or in law enforcement.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be at least 21 years of age.

Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.

This position requires the incumbent to handle and carry firearms.

An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws are granted.