STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Inspector

Recruitment #230307-6918VR-001

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Introduction


Do you want to make an impact with your passion for safety in sports?
If so, read below and apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is recruiting for twelve (12) Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Inspector positions, within our Special Licensing and Firearms Unit.

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.
These vacancies are per diem positions. This is a sporadic schedule and is dependent on events being scheduled in the state of Connecticut.

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.
About us
DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology.
 

Selection Plan

Current state employees, please be aware of the Dual Employment policy under Connecticut General Statute 5-208a in coordination with General Letter No. 204.

To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • 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.
Important Information After You Apply:
  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:
  • Current State Employees: Two (2) most recent performance evaluations, and a completed CT-HR-13 form.
  • Non-State Employees: Contact information for two (2) professional reference from a current and/or previous supervisor (please provide name, phone and email for reference), and a completed CT-HR-13 form.
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.

For technical support in the filing of your application, please contact Mackenzie Robinson at mackenzie.robinson@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.
  • Experience as a boxer or in mixed martial arts.

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.





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