Tobacco Retail Compliance Checker (AUP)

Ces,-LLC; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

CES, LLC is supporting the State of Ohio in conducting Tobacco Retailer Compliance Checks on behalf of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). The role involves performing non-confrontational checks to ensure products are not sold to individuals under 21.

Checks are coordinated with trained Inspectors and program staff, and AUPs are transported to assigned retailers along a designated route. This work is conducted on a part-time, case-volume basis with flexibility relevant to individual and team

Qualifications

• Must be 18-20 years old and remain under 21 for the entire engagement (AUPs age out 30 days before turning 21).
• Valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID showing date of birth, plus a copy of your birth certificate to verify age.
• U.S. citizen or legal resident.
• Attention to detail and reliable, daily communication (email/text) to receive routes and program updates.
• Strict adherence to program confidentiality requirements.
• Must complete all required training sessions and pass a written exam with a score of at least 70%.
• Must undergo a background check and be approved by ODH prior to working, meeting contract standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify and verify the assigned retailer site and address provided.
• Physically enter the premises of a tobacco/nicotine retailer and attempt the purchase of a product only as directed by program staff, and never for personal use.
• If a sale occurs, turn over the product, receipt, and any change to the Inspector as evidence at a secure off-site location, per program protocol.
• Assist in accurately entering the required data into the ODH-provided data collection tool (e.g., ODH Inspection Worksheet via Microsoft Forms).
• Will not deceive the retailer in any way; use only your own valid ID and provide your actual age if asked.
• Call off any inspection and immediately notify the Inspector or supervising staff if you feel suspected, unsafe, or threatened.
• Cooperate with ODH and program staff in documenting checks and following up on any data corrections or questions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Timeliness

Job description

CES, LLC is supporting the State of Ohio in conducting Tobacco Retailer Compliance Checks on behalf of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). The role involves performing non-confrontational checks to ensure products are not sold to individuals under 21.

Checks are coordinated with trained Inspectors and program staff, and AUPs are transported to assigned retailers along a designated route. This work is conducted on a part-time, case-volume basis with flexibility relevant to individual and team