Consumer Protection Drug Control Agent (40 Hour) Hybrid Recruitment # 250207-2212FG-001 Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 2/14/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $103,234* - $137,527/year (*Employees new to state service start at the minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 2/28/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Consumer Protection ( DCP (https://portal.ct.gov/dcp) ) is currently accepting applications for multiple Consumer Protection Drug Control Agents (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2212FG&R1=&R3=) within the Drug Control division (https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/agency-administration/division-home-pages/drug-control-division?language=en\_US) in Hartford. W HAT WE CAN OFFER YOU + Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! + Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. + Professional growth and development opportunities. + A healthy work/life (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) balance to all employees. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS + Hybrid. + Full Time, 40 hours per week. + Monday - Friday, but may include nights and weekends. + First Shift. + Location: 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford. + A valid driver's license is required and must be maintained. + Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a registered Pharmacist in Connecticut. Please list your license number on your application. THE ROLE The Consumer Protection Drug Control Agents can expect to: + Act as consultant and advisor to manufacturers, wholesalers, laboratory licensees and health care professionals regarding safeguards for drug, cosmetic and device storage and handling and maintenance of standards required by state laws and regulations. + Inspect, monitor, review and evaluate all aspects of drug, cannabis, cosmetic and device storage, security, recordkeeping, handling and distribution as required in each of the above mentioned areas. + Conduct inspections of licensees including cannabis facilities to ensure the guidelines of RERACA are being followed. + Submit written reports regarding deficiencies and makes recommendations for corrective action. + Receive and destroys unwanted controlled substances from health care facilities and other law enforcement agencies. + Investigate all phases of drug, cosmetic and device distribution from raw materials to its ultimate usage. + Detect and investigate illegal activities of all registrants primarily in the area of diversion of controlled substances by health care professionals. + Conduct surveillances, raids, embargoes and seizures. + Interview witnesses, suspects or arrested persons; assists other law enforcement agencies in similar investigations. + Statutorily authorized and empowered to obtain and serve search and seizure and arrest warrants, seize contraband and controlled substances, and make arrest without warrant. + Testify at criminal trials and administrative hearings. + Provide training to law enforcement personnel and nursing and pharmacy students; speaks before health care professionals and other interested citizens and groups. + Respond to disasters where drugs, cosmetics and devices are involved and identifies and removes from commerce those affected products that may be injurious to the health and safety of consumers. + Take immediate action in response to recalls initiated by manufacturers of governmental agencies to remove drugs, cosmetics and devices from commerce that are suspected to be harmful to the general public. + Perform related duties as required. 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. The Drug Control Division oversees compliance and enforcement of all laws and regulations concerning the sale and distribution of drugs within Connecticut. We are responsible for the administration, compliance and enforcement of the state's Prescription Monitoring Program, Medical Marijuana Program, and Adult Use Cannabis Program. This includes all pharmacy inspections, auditing of different organizations within each program, investigations of health care professionals for improper prescription, diversion and misuse of controlled substance medications and issuance of all license types associated with the drug industry. Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee! Selection Plan FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) ! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: + Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. + Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. + Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. + Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. + Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY: + Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). + Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) to make the best impression! + Stay Connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) . QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Consumer Protection, Division of Drug Control this class is accountable for independently performing the full range of inspection and investigation duties involved in the monitoring of drug, cosmetic and device distribution systems for compliance with state laws and regulations. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Acts as consultant and advisor to manufacturers, wholesalers, laboratory licensees and health care professionals regarding safeguards for drug, cosmetic and device storage and handling and maintenance of standards required by state laws and regulations; + Inspects, monitors, reviews and evaluates all aspects of drug, cosmetic and device storage, security, recordkeeping, handling and distribution as required in each of the above mentioned areas; + Submits written reports regarding deficiencies and makes recommendations for corrective action; + Receives and destroys unwanted controlled substances from health care facilities and other law enforcement agencies; + Investigates all phases of drug, cosmetic and device distribution from raw materials to its ultimate usage; + Detects and investigates illegal activities of all registrants primarily in the area of diversion of controlled substances by health care professionals; + Conducts surveillances, raids, embargoes and seizures; + Interviews witnesses, suspects or arrested persons; + Assists other law enforcement agencies in similar investigations; + Statutorily authorized and empowered to obtain and serve search and seizure and arrest warrants, seize contraband and controlled substances and make arrest without warrant; + Testifies at criminal trials and administrative hearings; + Provides training to law enforcement personnel and nursing and pharmacy students; + Speaks before health care professionals and other interested citizens and groups; + Responds to disasters where drugs, cosmetics and devices are involved and identifies and removes from commerce those affected products that may be injurious to the health and safety of consumers; + Takes immediate action in response to recalls initiated by manufacturers of governmental agencies to remove drugs, cosmetics and devices from commerce that are suspected to be harmful to the general public; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Considerable knowledge of + composition and appearance of legal and illegal drugs and their use and abuse; + principles, practices and methods of institutional and commercial pharmacy practice; + Knowledge of + and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; + prescribing, dispensing and administration of drugs; + quality control and distribution control procedures; + inspection and investigatory techniques; + Skills + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills; + Ability to + conduct investigations of illegal drug activity; + make independent judgments in the field; + prepare and conduct effective educational programs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Three (3) years of experience as a licensed pharmacist. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience applying state and federal laws applicable to pharmacy practice, medical marijuana, or cannabis. + Experience performing inspections or investigations related to drugs. + Experience preparing written materials and giving oral presentations. + Experience prioritizing projects with competing deadlines. + Experience managing and interpreting data for application in a work setting. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS + Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a registered Pharmacist in Connecticut. + Incumbents in this class may be required to work evenings, nights and weekends. + Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. + Candidates for this class are subject to selection standards pursuant to 7-294-a-e and the regulations of the Municipal Police Training Academy. CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS In addition to the checking of references and of facts in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be conducted before names are certified for permanent appointment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS A physical examination may be required; incumbents in this class must have normal color vision. WORKING CONDITIONS Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or probability of physical harm. Conclusion 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. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online