Lottery Drawing Officer

Lottery Drawing Officer

Recruitment # 260924-1748PS-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 10/1/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary $28.16* - $35.41/hour (*New hires to state service start at the minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 10/15/2026 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Consumer Protection (DCP (https://portal.ct.gov/dcp) ) is currently accepting applications for a part time Lottery Drawing Officer (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1748PS&R1=&R3=) in Hartford, CT.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

• Professional growth and development opportunities.

• A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) 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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Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.

• 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 [email protected].

• 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:

• Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates— such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/newregpages/IDPassfind.asp?from=existing) and select “Update My Contact Information”.

• 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) .

• This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

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 [email protected]. 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 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 ABILITY

• Knowledge of

• physical security systems, techniques and procedures;

• relevant agency policies and procedures;

• lottery rules and regulations applicable to lottery drawings;

• Skills

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to

• 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.

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.

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