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Combative Sports Inspector/Security Guard

State of Minnesota • Brooklyn Park, MN • 14h ago

Working Title: Combative Sports Inspector

Job Class: Security Guard

Agency: Labor & Industry Dept

Job ID : 94807

Location : Various

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Intermittent

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 06/11/2026

Closing Date : 06/24/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Labor & Industry Dept / Labor Industry-Insuff Wk Tm

Division/Unit : Dept of Labor & Industry / Combative Sports

Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating/Varies

Days of Work : Varies

Travel Required : Yes

Salary Range: $20.51 - $25.43 / hourly

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This posting will be used to fill up to four (4) vacancies.

These positions are intermittent and will work an irregular and uncertain schedule, including nights and weekends, based on the needs of the Department for contests.

The position of Combative Sports Inspector (CSI) works intermittently under the direct supervision of the Department of Labor and Industry-Office of Combative Sports (DLI-OCS). The inspector is charged with assisting with the regulation of Combative Sports contests. The CSI will assist in the enforcement of laws and rules that relate to the contests and assure the highest level of safety for combatants.

CSI duties include, but are not limited to: ring or cage inspection, attend pre-fight meeting, meet the fighters you are assigned to, allow only authorized personnel in dressing rooms, inspect fighter equipment, discuss order of bouts with fighters, observe hand wraps to make sure requirements are met, ensure supplies are at ring/cage side, escort fighter to the ring/cage at appropriate time, make sure only authorized personnel enter the ring/cage, observe conduct of seconds in the corner, observe the fighter to ensure no illegal drug or foreign substance is used or ingested, escort fighter back to the dressing room after the fight, observe fighter until the doctor clears the fighter.

Minimum Qualifications

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to quickly assess, identify risks, de-escalate or call for assistance in adverse situations.

Communication skills to clearly relay rules and requirements to participants and management to ensure compliance.

Ability to remain alert and focused during, before and after an event; attentive to compliance and safety issues.

Customer service skills sufficient to respectively interact with combative sports officials, medical staff, combatants, coaches/trainers, promoters, security personnel and members of the public.

Ability to work within a team while independently enforcing rules and regulations with contestants.

Ability to relate and communicate effectively with individuals who do not share the same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.

Must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends.

It is the policy of Labor and Industry (DLI) that all employees submit to a driver's license check prior to employment when driving a vehicle is a requirement of the position. Possession and maintenance of a valid driver's license is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the Combative Sports Industry or experience enforcing compliance with laws, rules or regulations.

First Aid/CPR training or certification.

Language skills other than English (such as Somali, Spanish, Hmong, Portuguese, Russian or ASL).

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to ascend/descend multiple flights of stairs, maintain a stationary position for long periods of time and to move quickly in and out of a ring or cage.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Criminal History Check, Driver's License Check, Social Security and Address Verification, Conflict of Interest Review, Education/License Verification.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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