Cosmetology/Barber Inspector I

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities related to conducting investigations involving the enforcement of laws such as the Medical Practice Act, the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, and the State Dental Act, or insuring that licensed physicians and other professionals placed on probation or post-probation are in compliance with the terms of the probation. This is the specialist level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities for insuring that licensed physicians and other professionals placed on probation or post-probation are in compliance with the terms of probation and applicable laws, rules and regulations. In this role they will review compliance of the probationer with the stipulations and terms of probation, assess adjustment to probationary status, evaluate the status of the professional in regards to returning to active status, and perform other related duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three years of qualifying experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional-level experience in social work, law enforcement, probation and parole, nursing, pharmacology or medical records supervision for each year of the required education.
• Knowledge of modern criminal investigative techniques.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to narcotics and dangerous drugs.
• Knowledge of laws and court decisions concerning invasion of privacy and search, seizure and arrest.
• Knowledge of the scope, application and interpretation of laws and regulations relating to investigating records, reports and other documents.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to investigating, interviewing and interrogating witnesses, suspects and informants.
• Knowledge of firearm safety practices.
• Knowledge of the control distribution and appropriate usage of schedule drugs from manufacturers to consumers.
• Knowledge of the theory and techniques of substance abuse and recovery.
• Knowledge of public and private services available to persons placed on probation.
• Knowledge of laws and rules governing probation.
• Knowledge of interventions and confrontation techniques.
• Knowledge of public relations principles.
• Ability to conduct several investigations simultaneously.
• Ability to present clear and accurate court testimony.
• Ability to maintain a chain of custody over evidence collected.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain biological fluid samples.
• Ability to conduct all types of investigations involving the profession for which responsibilities are assigned.
• Ability to organize and present substance abuse training.
• Ability to work in avoidance of hostile actions.
• Ability and willingness to perform job-related travel.
• Willingness to carry a firearm and use deadly force as required.
• Have and maintain physical and mental stamina to perform the work and willingness to accept the physical discomforts and/or dangers inherent in the work.
• Willingness to be on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
• Willingness to travel frequently and be away from home for extended periods of time.
• Willingness to transfer where needed and to accept assignments anywhere in the state.
• Pass a rigid character and background investigation and within twelve months successfully complete all requirements to become a certified peace officer as required by 59 O.S. 1989, Section 512.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts investigations of alleged or suspected violations of medical and dental laws, rules and regulations, including allegations of malpractice, gross negligence, incompetence, abuse, misuse or diversion of prescription drugs, fraud, and other professional misconduct; may exercise the general powers of a peace officer and be required to carry a firearm and use deadly force as required.
• Obtains information and gathers facts by conducting interviews with principles, complainants, witnesses and other sources; obtains biological fluid samples and other evidence and maintains evidentiary chain of custody; evaluates findings of investigations; prepares reports and recommendations for consideration in administrative hearings or legal action; provides testimony in such actions as required.
• Assists physicians and other persons placed on official probation; monitors activities of persons on probation or in post-probation status or under voluntary supervision; submits probationary reports; assists dysfunctional professionals in locating, or entering into, appropriate rehabilitation programs; reviews existing programs for appropriateness.
• Conducts pharmacy surveys and inspections and develops evidence pertaining to the excessive, illegal or inappropriate prescription of controlled dangerous substances by persons under investigation.
• Serves legal documents such as citations and subpoenas; retrieves revoked or suspended licenses; interviews applicants for licensure in furtherance of licensing requirements.
• Works with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, as needed, on investigations; represents the agency before meetings of professional organizations, seminars, and training programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level