Cannabis Compliance & Enforcement Inspector Southwest

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

Job summary

VA Cannabis Control Authority seeks qualified Compliance and Enforcement Inspector to support regulatory compliance and enforcement across designated regions of Virginia. You will conduct inspections of cannabis facilities, interpret regulatory frameworks, and identify violations while maintaining professionalism and objectivity.

Responsibilities include interviewing, evidence handling, reporting, and collaboration with licensees and partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Cannabis regulatory frameworks, including licensing, product safety, testing, packaging, labeling, and security requirements.
• Investigative methods, evidence handling, and administrative enforcement processes.
• Public health and safety principles related to cannabis production and consumption.
• Inspection protocols and documentation standards.
• Conducting interviews, inspections, and investigations.
• Writing clear, accurate, and defensible reports.
• Data analysis and compliance monitoring.
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation.
• Time management and case prioritization.
• Work independently and as part of a regional enforcement team.
• Exercise sound judgment and maintain objectivity.
• Communicate complex regulatory requirements in a clear, accessible manner.
• Adapt to evolving laws, technologies, and regulatory priorities.
• Build professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Understand cannabis laws, licensing requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
• 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.
• Inspect cannabis facilities across cultivation, manufacturing, testing, and retail.
• Evaluate security systems, inventory controls, seed to sale tracking, and product safety compliance.
• Communicate regulatory requirements and compliance expectations to licensees and stakeholders.
• Analyze complex information, identify patterns or discrepancies, and assess risk for appropriate actions.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Follow workplace safety regulations and report unsafe conditions; participate in incident investigations.

Skills

Cannabis regulatory frameworks

Investigative methods

Public health and safety

Inspection protocols

Interviews & evidence handling

Report writing

Data analysis

Conflict resolution

Time management

Independence in regional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Health, Business Administration

Job description

VA Cannabis Control Authority seeks qualified Compliance and Enforcement Inspector to support regulatory compliance and enforcement across designated regions of Virginia. You will conduct inspections of cannabis facilities, interpret regulatory frameworks, and identify violations while maintaining professionalism and objectivity.

Responsibilities include interviewing, evidence handling, reporting, and collaboration with licensees and partner agencies.