Program Investigator III

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Program Investigator III for the Cabinet for Health & Family Services to conduct complex investigations related to medical cannabis compliance and enforcement.

The role involves interviewing business owners and others, analyzing statutes, drafting reports, and providing guidance to staff. Telecommuting may be authorized; travel within the state is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with four years of investigation/related experience.
• Experience in investigations, administrative, business, or social work/eligibility is required.
• Military experience or graduate study can substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex investigations to determine compliance with medical cannabis laws and regulations.
• Interpret laws, regulations and policies for the enforcement program.
• Draft detailed reports and recommendations based on investigations.

Skills

Investigative skills

Interviewing skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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10/15/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job Reference

2605115

Title

Program Investigator III

Pay Grade

15

Salary

$48,482.88 - $71,298.00 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Office of the Secretary

Location

500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis program is looking for a Program Investigator III to conduct investigations ofcompliance and enforcement. This position will conduct complex level investigations using investigative andinterviewing skills to interview business owners, citizens, and others. This position will need to maintaincurrent knowledge of general policy, procedures, regulations, and statutes to ensure accuracy when completing investigations.

This position will report to an office in Frankfort, Kentucky and may require in-state travel, and overtime.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts complex investigations to determine compliance with medical cannabis laws and regulations.
• Interprets laws, regulations and policies for the medical cannabis enforcement and compliance program.
• Drafts detailed reports and recommendations based on investigations. Drafts other written correspondence.
• Reviews reports for accuracy.
• Conducts research and studies laws, statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Responds to inquiries from providers, patients, the public, and others.
• Provides guidance and training to branch staff as directed.
• Testifies in administrative or judicial proceedings if needed.
• Attends training.
• Represents the branch by attending meetings to provide technical program information.

Skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines
• Investigative skills
• Interviewing skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to conduct research
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to work in a team environment showing open-mindedness, listening, respect and problem-solving
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret information
• Critical thinking sills
• Computer and administrative skills
• Interpersonal skills such as dependability, patience, flexibility, and cooperation
• Excellent time management skills

The Cabinet for Health and Family services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federalgovernment with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will onlyuse E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years of experience in the field of investigation, administrative, business, or social work/eligibility experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in the above fields will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in one of the above fields will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license prior employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Typical working conditions include both extensive field work in a variety of settings and normal office work. Travel throughout the state may be required to conduct interviews, perform surveillance activities, and to obtain information and evidence. Interviews may be confrontational. Overnight travel and working irregular hours may be required. Working outdoors for extended periods and working in all types of weather may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Joe Duerson at [e-mail] or 502-564-6898.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D