Introduction
Do you want to make an impact with your passion for safety in sports?
If so, we have the opportunity for you!
Position Highlights:
Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Inspectors are necessary for the safety and well-being of MMA fighters and for the safe regulation of MMA events.
Key Responsibilities for inspectors include:
- Inspecting the premises, ring and equipment prior to the arrival of contestants;
- Being paired with a contestant throughout the event;
- Ensuring the integrity of the competition by ensuring no equipment and/or procedural violation occurs; Including the wrapping of hands prior to gloves, assisting with drug testing, ensuring no contraband is possessed by the contestant or his/her team, and ensuring no performance enhancing food or drug is ingested prior to the event.
Role Details:
These vacancies are per diem positions.
Travel will be required throughout the state to get to and from events, contests and exhibitions. Some locations include, but are not limited to: Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven, and Stamford.
The salary for these positions include:
- Inspectors: $125 per event, contest or exhibition;
- Lead Inspectors: $175 per event, contest or exhibition.
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Selection Plan
Application Process:
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.
Please ensure your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to
DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Throughout the Recruitment Process:
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.
Selection Process:
Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:
State Employees
- Two (2) most recent performance evaluations
- Cover letter
- Completed CT-HR-13
Non-State Employees
- Two (2) professional letters of reference from a current and/or previous supervisor
- Completed CT-HR-13
Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.
Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in this selection process.
Click here to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum (CT-HR-13). The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field.
Contact Information:
Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Tyler Cashman at
Tyler.Cashman@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, this class is accountable for the performance of duties associated with the regulation of the sports of boxing and mixed martial arts in accordance with C.G.S. Chapter 532a.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Enforces all rules and regulations for boxing and mixed martial arts events; inspects and validates the proper use of protective equipment; inspects wrapping of fighters hands and gloving; validates compliance with regulatory standards; verifies proper license of participant at event; inspects facilities for compliance of state fire safety regulation and emergency medical equipment requirements; ensures order and safety around the ring and locker room; completes incident reports; assists officials during event; administers or assists with drug testing procedures; exhibits and ensures neutrality during event to avoid impropriety; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of boxing and mixed martial arts inspection procedures; knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively deal with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A proven record of experience and knowledge of the sport and or successful completion of a training program for Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Inspector approved by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred candidate will possess:
- Inspector training or experience relevant to boxing and MMA.
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.
