Cannabis Compliance & Enforcement Inspector

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority seeks a Compliance and Enforcement Inspector to conduct inspections, enforce cannabis regulations, and promote safe industry practices across the East Region and statewide. The role emphasizes rigorous investigations, stakeholder collaboration, and accurate reporting.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–3 years in investigations or inspections, with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in investigations, inspections, regulatory compliance, law enforcement, or related field.
• Experience preparing investigative reports and handling evidence.
• Experience in a regulated industry or government agency.

Responsibilities

• Understand cannabis regulatory frameworks, licensing, product safety, testing, packaging and security requirements.
• Interpret statutes, administrative rules, and agency policies.
• Identify violations and assess compliance risks.
• Conduct interviews, collect evidence, and document findings.
• Perform surveillance, review records, and analyze operational data.
• Prepare clear, defensible investigative reports.
• Conduct inspections of cannabis facilities including cultivation, manufacturing, testing and retail.
• Evaluate security systems, inventory controls, seed-to-sale tracking, and product safety compliance.
• Explain regulatory requirements and compliance expectations to licensees and stakeholders.

Skills

Investigation methods

Inspections

Regulatory compliance

Report writing

Interviews

Data analysis

Communication

Due process

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Regulatory Affairs/Public Administration or related field

Job description

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority seeks a Compliance and Enforcement Inspector to conduct inspections, enforce cannabis regulations, and promote safe industry practices across the East Region and statewide. The role emphasizes rigorous investigations, stakeholder collaboration, and accurate reporting.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–3 years in investigations or inspections, with strong communication and analytical skills.