Lottery Drawing Officer

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is currently accepting applications for a part time Lottery Drawing Officer in Hartford, CT.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Office/On-Site.
• First and Second Shift.
• Location: Hartford, CT.
• Part Time, 20 hours/week or more with each scheduled shift lasting 4 or more hours.
• Will include work on days, evenings, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis.
• Must be available for all assigned shifts.
• Travel is required between drawing locations for assignments, including during inclement weather conditions.
• A valid driver's license is required. Please list your valid and current licenses on your application in the 'Licenses and Certification' section of your application.

THE ROLE

Lottery Drawing Officers will work to ensure compliance with agency policy, procedures, and security regulations while monitoring lottery drawing activities and by providing information and assistance to licensees, the public and employees. Lottery Drawing Officers may work collaboratively with other officers within the Gaming Division in support of monitoring lottery drawing activities.

The Lottery Drawing Officer:

• Performs independent verification of televised lottery drawings at drawing site.
• Ensures the integrity of established lottery program guidelines.
• Weighs and inspects lottery balls to ensure integrity observes and ensures chain of custody of lottery balls prior to, during and proceeding lottery drawings.
• Verifies winning numbers.
• Assists with background checks as necessary.
• Completes related paperwork.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of physical security systems, techniques, procedures, and relevant agency policies.

ABOUT US

The mission of the State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is to promote a fair and equitable marketplace and to ensure safe products and services for consumers. The department is comprised of several divisions, each of which oversees the different industries that it regulates.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Consumer Protection this class is accountable for ensuring the integrity of televised lottery drawings.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs independent verification of televised lottery drawings, at drawing site;
• Ensures the integrity of established lottery program guidelines;
• Weighs and inspects lottery balls to ensure integrity;
• Observes and ensures chain of custody of lottery balls prior to, during and proceeding lottery drawings;
• Verifies winning numbers;
• Assists with background checks as necessary;
• Completes related paperwork.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ALLIGATION

• Knowledge of physical security systems, techniques and procedures;
• relevant agency policies and procedures;
• lottery rules and regulations applicable to lottery drawings;
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• apply good judgment and discretion;
• utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of experience in the enforcement of security regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience regulating or auditing operations.
• Experience following a course of action based on written procedures or regulations.
• Experience performing security examinations.
• Experience reviewing confidential documents or practices.
• Experience preparing written reports.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• Incumbents may be required to travel.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

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

Incumbents must have general good health and retain sufficient visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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