Cannabis Compliance & Enforcement Inspector (Southwest)

Virginia AG; Virginia; On-site; USD 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Cannabis Control Authority is seeking a Compliance and Enforcement Inspector for the Southwest Region. The role conducts facility inspections, enforces cannabis regulations, and reports findings to support safe and compliant industry practices across multiple counties within the region.

Candidates should be adept at interviewing, evidence collection, and analyzing compliance data, while communicating complex regulatory requirements clearly to licensees and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Cannabis regulatory frameworks, including licensing, product safety, testing.
• Investigative methods, evidence handling, and 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, 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, rules, and agency policies to determine compliance.
• Identify violations and assess regulatory risks and priorities.
• Conduct interviews, collect evidence, and document findings.
• Perform inspection of cannabis facilities and assess security, inventory, and seed-to-sale controls.
• Prepare clear investigative reports with defensible conclusions.
• Interact professionally with licensees and partner agencies to explain requirements.
• Analyze regulatory data to identify trends and enforce corrective actions.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to due process in investigations.
• Follow safety regulations and report unsafe conditions promptly.
• Support regional enforcement teams across designated regions.

Skills

Cannabis regulatory frameworks

Investigative methods

Public health & safety

Inspection protocols

Interviews & evidence

Report writing

Data analysis

De-escalation

Time management

Independent work

Regulatory communication

Adaptability

Stakeholder relationships

Education

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

Job description

VA Cannabis Control Authority is seeking a Compliance and Enforcement Inspector for the Southwest Region. The role conducts facility inspections, enforces cannabis regulations, and reports findings to support safe and compliant industry practices across multiple counties within the region.

Candidates should be adept at interviewing, evidence collection, and analyzing compliance data, while communicating complex regulatory requirements clearly to licensees and stakeholders.