Regulation Agent 9-P11

State of Michigan; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency within the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs is seeking a Regulation Agent to investigate licensed cannabis businesses and enforce MMFLA, MRTMA, MTA, IHRDA and related rules. County focus includes Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Berrien, Cass, St.

Joseph, and Branch. The role conducts witness interviews, gathers evidence, performs field inspections, and may testify at administrative hearings.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Responsibilities

• Investigates licensed cannabis businesses for MMFLA, MRTMA, MTA, IHRDA and related rules.
• Conducts interviews of witnesses and gathers evidence to support or disprove allegations.
• Performs field inspections and may testify at administrative hearings or other legal proceedings.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Posting number: 6401-26-CRA-028 RA 9-P11

Department: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Job classification: Regulation Agent 9-P11

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement, Investigative, Security

Summary

Conducts investigations of CRA licensed businesses alleged to be in violation of the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA), Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA), Marihuana Tracking Act (MTA), Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act, or the associated administrative rules on a statewide basis. Conducts interviews of relevant witnesses, obtains evidence to support or disapprove an allegation in accordance with the rules of evidence and the Administrative Procedures Act. Conducts field inspections relating to potential violations of the MMFLA, MRTMA, MTA, IHRDA or administrative rules. May be required to testify in administrative hearings or other legal proceedings.

NOTE: The Cannabis Regulatory Agency is seeking candidates to fulfill the role of Regulation Agent responsible for primarily working in the following counties: Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, and Branch. The Regulation Agent may occasionally be asked to assist in other counties based on operational needs. Candidates will be selected for these openings in part based on their current home location.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

Examples of duties

Education

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

• Regulation Agent 9: No specific type or amount is required.
• Regulation Agent 10: One year of professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent 9.
• Regulation Agent P11: Two years of professional experience providing regulation and investigative servicesequivalent to a Regulation Agent, including one year equivalent to a Regulation Agent 10.

Qualifications

Regulation Agent 9 - 12

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.

OR Two years of experience as an investigator or detective in a law enforcement, US Armed Services, or private agency conducting criminal investigations or corporate investigations including fraud, embezzlement, and security threats may be substituted for the education and experience required at the entry level; three years of such experience may be substituted at the intermediate level; four years of such experience may be substituted at the experienced level, and five years of such experience may be substituted at the advanced level.

Supplemental information

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/R/RegulationAgent.pdf