Cannabis Compliance Investigator - Regulatory Enforcement

State of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking an Investigation Officer to regulate cannabis licensees and identification card holders, investigate complaints, and prepare detailed reports in a fast-paced regulatory environment.

You will review investigations, coordinate enforcement actions, analyze track-and-trace data, and collaborate with multiple agencies to ensure compliance with laws and rules. A bachelor’s degree and regulatory experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required college education.)
• Reliable transportation to conduct site visits, inspections, and investigations.
• Regulatory experience is highly preferred.
• A high level of initiative and problem solving skills in areas of responsibility.
• Ability to develop effective solutions and strategies.
• Ability to mine data systems and use the data for compliance and investigative needs.
• Ability to organize and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt to constant program development, change and improvement.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills and find solutions to new situations regularly.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite proficiently and quickly learn specialized systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth reviews of assigned investigations; locating, interviewing, and preparing statements, collecting and evaluating pertinent records; obtaining and preparing evidence; preparing detailed investigative reports; facility visits and providing testimony in administrative proceedings.
• Track enforcement actions taken against licensees or individuals who hold an identification card issued by the Department to ensure compliance.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of cannabis product inventory in the statewide track and trace system related to compliance and enforcement.
• Coordinate with other units and bureaus within the Division regarding cannabis license and identification card holder compliance with rules and law.
• Cooperate with other agencies, law enforcement entities, the Office of the Attorney General, prosecuting attorneys’ offices and Administrative Hearing Commission in directing investigations and presenting cases.
• Recommend, issue, and follow-up with notices of violation and other regulatory enforcement tools, including identifying remediation steps.
• Exercise independence and initiative in performance of responsibilities; receive general administrative direction.
• Maintain knowledge of assigned investigations and inform management with important information and recommendations based on law, rules and procedures.
• Maintain information in established enforcement systems daily.
• Research and develop solutions and responses to questions based on Article XIV, rules, guidance, training and other tools while ensuring consistency across the Division.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Initiative

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The State of Missouri is seeking an Investigation Officer to regulate cannabis licensees and identification card holders, investigate complaints, and prepare detailed reports in a fast-paced regulatory environment.

You will review investigations, coordinate enforcement actions, analyze track-and-trace data, and collaborate with multiple agencies to ensure compliance with laws and rules. A bachelor’s degree and regulatory experience are highly valued.