State of Washington Classified Job Specification
LCB ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 4
Class Series Concept
Definition
Within the Liquor and Cannabis Board, functions as a first-line supervisor for a team of LCB Enforcement Officers that enforces state liquor, marijuana and tobacco laws, by conducting investigations, financial audits, on premise inspections, citing and arresting violators; and provides education.
OR;
As the training officer, administer and supervise the Enforcement and Education Divisions Training and Field Training Officer Program; supervises officers while assigned to the Criminal Justice Training Center Basic Law Enforcement Academy; work with first line supervisors to assign, schedule, evaluate and conduct performance management of staff who have assigned training duties.
Typical Work
As a first-line supervisor, provides technical advice, information, assistance and direction for LCB Enforcement Officers 1, 2 and 3, assigned investigators and office staff;
Coordinates schedules of team members to ensure adequate coverage to address work issues within a geographical area; approves leave requests;
Advises officers on laws, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to liquor, marijuana, youth access to tobacco and tobacco tax enforcement;
Works with officers to assist in enforcement efforts; perform misdemeanor and felony arrests when required; write administrative and criminal citations;
Prioritizes, assigns, distributes and monitors progress of work team members; is a participative member and facilitator for the team; assists in the development of methods, materials and classes sponsored by the department;
Reviews for accuracy all documents, reports, notebooks schedules and calendars; track and approve all payroll documents;
Facilitates team meetings; monitors tracking of regional documents; leads team in development and implementation of preventive enforcement concepts;
When assigned, investigates complaints against officers and compiles a fact based report;
Promotes workforce diversity and motivate subordinates through positive mentoring, coaching and counseling;
Manages petty cash funds;
Performs complex criminal and regulatory investigations of a sensitive nature;
Works undercover investigations; maintains investigative funds and evidence log and storage facility; plans and supervises operations involving multiple law enforcement and regulatory agencies; approves or performs vehicle stops of suspected marijuana and tobacco purchase violations; acts as liaison between local law enforcement in assigned area and board personnel; based on assignment may conduct new licensee briefings for liquor, marijuana and tobacco licensees, local law enforcement training, civic group training on liquor, marijuana and tobacco laws;
May perform the duties of an LEO 2 during their absence;
May act as the Captain in their absence;
Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
Two years of experience as a LCB Enforcement Officer 2 or 3.
Class Specification History
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 42163); adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.
Salary adjustment adopted 6/30/2015, effective 7/1/2015.
Revised title and definition; adopted August 13, 2015; effective August 14, 2015.
Base range salary adjustment adopted 6/13/2019, effective 7/1/2019; from range 61 to 63.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.